Le Guin, Ursula K. A Wizard of Earthsea. New York: Bantam Books, 2004. 205 pages.Duny, Ged, later
Sparrowhawk; the same person:
A skillful wizard.
Duny; a bronze smith’s
Son. Not much cared for. Nothing
Too exceptional.
At a young age a
Remarkable talent is
Shown to great extent.
He saves his village
But it costs him his power.
Duny needs healing.
Ogion the great
Mage heals him and takes him as
A bright beginner.
Duny, now Ged picks
To go to a magic school
Instead. Onto Roke!
At Roke, Ged stands out.
He is best in all classes.
He has followers.
Then on a night of
Magical fun Ged frees a
Furious phantom.
Now a spirit is
Chasing Ged. Can he defeat
Something so mighty?
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