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A classic science fiction novel by one of the greatest writers of the genre, set in a future world where one man's dreams control the fate of humanity.

Earth-scientist Rocannon has been living on a world shared by three native humanoid races: cave dwellers, elves, and warriors.

Relations are strained between the planet Werel's native people and its colony of stranded Earthmen, but they share a common genetic heritage as well as common enemies.

Since the golden age of the League of All Worlds, the people of Earth have fallen into semibarbarism and paranoia, ruled by the mind-controlling Shing.