The Left Hand of Darkness

The Left Hand of Darkness

by

Ursula K. Le Guin

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Kurkurast Term Analysis

A Karhidish fishing village in the country’s northwest corner.
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Chapter 19
Otherness and Connectedness Theme Icon
...730 were in the right direction), the pair find an inn in the village of Kurkurast. At first, Ai finds the light and noise overwhelming, but he feels as though he... (full context)
Duty and Loyalty Theme Icon
On their fifth day in Kurkurast, Ai and Estraven leave. For the next eight days they travel towards Sassinoth, which houses... (full context)