"Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her lyrical writing, rich characters, and diverse worlds. The Wind's Twelve Quarters collects seventeen stories, each with an introduction by the author, ranging from fantasy to intriguing scientific concepts, from medieval settings to the future." Including a foreword by Le Guin, describing her experience, her inspirations, and her approach to writing, this collection explores human values, relationships, and survival, and showcases the myriad talents of one of the most provocative writers of our time.