A Wizard of Earthsea, written by Ursula K. Le Guin, is a classic fantasy novel first published in 1968. It tells the story of Ged, a proud and gifted young boy from the island of Gont who becomes a powerful mage. After recklessly unleashing a shadowy creature during a duel of pride, Ged spends years fleeing from—and eventually hunting—this dark being across the vast archipelago of Earthsea. Through his perilous journey, he learns humility, wisdom, and the true meaning of power. The novel explores themes of self-knowledge, balance, and the cost of ambition, establishing the beloved Earthsea universe.
