A Wizard of Earthsea

Style and Technique

Ursula K. Le Guin's style in «A Wizard of Earthsea» is characterized by rich and poetic language that creates the atmosphere of an ancient and magical universe. The author uses archaisms and complex syntactic structures to convey a sense of mythology and timelessness. Literary devices include symbolism and allegory, especially in the depiction of magic and the inner world of the protagonist, Ged. The narrative structure is linear, with a clear development of the plot from Ged's childhood to his becoming a wizard. Dialogues play an important role, revealing the characters and their relationships. Elements of epic storytelling are also noticeable, adding scale and depth to the story.