Is Ursula K. Le Guin the best science fiction writer in Omelas?

Jonathan discusses one of the best writers the genre of science fiction has ever seen, Ursula K. Le Guin, beloved the world over for her sci-fi-centred Hainish universe, and Earthsea fantasy series. 

Specifically, Jonathan talks about Le Guin's 1973 short work of philosophical fiction, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas."

You can read the short story here: https://shsdavisapes.pbworks.com/f/Omelas.pdf


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Writing the Wrong Way is the perfect podcast for serious writers who want to stand out in a crowded industry by becoming more productive while taking more artistic risks. Jonathan Ball is an award-winning author of dark, experimental artworks. He holds a PhD in creative writing and uses an analytical approach to show serious writers new ways to write, edit, and work so they can create innovative art that stands taller than the crowd. https://www.strangerfication.ca/