A Wizard of Earthsea, the first book in the Earthsea cycle, tells the story of how Sparrowhawk, a village boy from the island of Gont, became Archmage and Dragonlord, whose journeys and deeds would become the subject of countless songs and legends.
Still a child when he first discovers his gift for magic, Sparrowhawk studies under the wizard Ogion before continuing his training at the renowned School of Wizards on the island of Roke. But as his powers grow and he begins to stand out among his fellow students, enthusiasm and pride lead him to commit a terrible mistake with devastating consequences.
His struggle to set things right will become the greatest battle he has ever faced.
Earthsea is a world of countless islands, each with its own distinct culture. It is said that the oldest and wisest creatures in the world — the dragons — dwell there. In these island societies, magic is accepted as an inseparable part of everyday life, and everything possesses a true name; whoever knows that name holds power over it.
The world of Earthsea has often been compared to Middle-earth of J. R. R. Tolkien and Narnia of C. S. Lewis. Its creator, Ursula K. Le Guin, wrote five novels and a series of short stories set across the islands of the archipelago, works now considered classics of fantasy literature.
Aiolos Publications is republishing the Earthsea books in Greek, with each volume including an afterword by the author herself.
