A Wizard of Earthsea

Ged's amazing potential as a wizard is recognized and he is plucked from a remote village by a master wizard, destined to become one of the greatest wizards of all.

And then that terrible human frailty, pride, gets the upper hand, and Ged makes a mistake that seemingly ruins his life.

And Ged is off on a quest to restore the world.

Le Guin writes with the rhythm of a poet and with the wisdom of a philosopher in this beautiful classic fantasy novel.