The Left Hand of Darkness is a science fiction novel written by Ursula K. Le Guin. It is set on a planet called Gethen, where the inhabitants have no fixed gender. The story follows a human envoy named Genly Ai as he navigates the complex social and political landscape of Gethen. The Left Hand of Darkness explores themes of gender, sexuality, and cultural differences, and is considered a landmark work in feminist science fiction.
