The Boy Bands Have Won answers “I read the first four of the Earthsea...”

Cameron Kobes asked this question about Tales from Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #5):

I read the first four of the Earthsea Cycle and then started 'The Other Wind' because I assumed that 'Tales From Earthsea' was separate from the narrative of the rest of the series (set in the same world, but not with the same characters and sequence of events). Is this an accurate assumption, or do I need to read 'Tales From Earthsea' in order to understand 'The Other Wind'?

The Boy Bands Have Won Actually, in the introduction, Le Guin indicates that this must be read as the 5th book of the series, before The other wind.
This said, you will be ab…moreActually, in the introduction, Le Guin indicates that this must be read as the 5th book of the series, before The other wind.
This said, you will be able to understand The other wind even if you skip this, but I think one should always follow how an author intended their books to be read. (less)

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