The Dispossessed (novel by Ursula K. Le Guin)

*The Dispossessed* by Ursula K. Le Guin is a thought-provoking science fiction novel exploring two contrasting societies on neighboring planets: one an anarchist, egalitarian society dedicated to freedom, and the other a capitalist, hierarchical world driven by individualism and profit. Through the story of a physicist named Shevek, the novel examines themes of freedom, cooperation, politics, and belonging. It questions what it means to build a just society and challenges readers to consider the values that shape human communities and personal fulfillment. Ultimately, it is a profound meditation on societal structures and the possibilities for social change.