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The Lathe of Heaven

Ursula K. Le Guin

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Published 1971 by Charles Scribner's Sons · 184 pages

Hugo Nominee 1972Nebula Nominee 1972
Science Fiction

Synopsis

In a near-future Portland ravaged by environmental collapse, George Orr discovers that his dreams can retroactively alter reality. When his psychiatrist realizes the scope of this power and begins manipulating George's dreams to reshape the world, each well-intentioned change produces devastating unintended consequences.

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Author Nationality

US

Adaptation

The Lathe of Heaven (1980, tv)

ISBN

9780684125299

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