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I remain impressed and enchanted by LeGuin’s sensibilities and her ability to convey so much character and world-building in a relatively short, but rich, space.

Rereading in preparation for Corey Olsen’s weekly class on it, starting Wednesday night.

“Beeches harass other species, such as oaks, to such an extent that they weaken. It all starts quite slowly and harmlessly when a jay buried a beechnut at the feet of a mighty oak...After 150 years, the little beech tree has grown so tall that it is gradually growing into the crown of the oak.”

A little reminder of the different timespan that trees are on!

Full of fascinating information, although the author tends to anthropomorphise trees way too much.