In the latter months of his own long sickness the Master He… - Ursula K. Le Guin

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In the latter months of his own long sickness the Master Herbal had taught him much of the healer's lore, and the first lesson and the last of all that lore was this: Heal the wound and cure the illness, but let the dying spirit go.

Ursula K. Le Guin

A Wizard of Earthsea · September 28, 2004 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Ursula K. Le Guin (21 October 1929 – 22 January 2018) was an American writer, known mostly for her work in science fiction and fantasy. She received the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Locus Award, and World Fantasy Award, and was made a Grandmaster of Science Fiction in 2003.

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Birth Name: Ursula Kroeber

Alternative Names: Ursula Kroeber Le Guin • Ursula Le Guin

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