The book has often been described as a Bildungsroman, or coming-of-age story, as it explores Ged's process of learning to cope with power and come to terms with death. The novel follows Ged's journey as he seeks to be free of the creature. During a magical duel, Ged's spell goes awry and releases a shadow creature that attacks him. He displays great power while still a boy and joins a school of wizardry, where his prickly nature drives him into conflict with a fellow student. The story is set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea and centers on a young mage named Ged, born in a village on the island of Gont. It is regarded as a classic of children's literature and of fantasy, within which it is widely influential. Le Guin and first published by the small press Parnassus in 1968. A Wizard of Earthsea is a fantasy novel written by American author Ursula K.
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