A Wizard of Earthsea

The novel is a bildungsroman that explores Ged's process of learning to cope with power and come to terms with death.

It is set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea, where magic is based on a delicate balance maintained by wizards.

Ged's story involves his education at a school of wizardry, his struggles with a shadow he inadvertently summons, and his journey to confront and merge with this shadow.

The book is renowned for its philosophical themes, including the power of names and the balance of the universe, and is part of the six-volume Earthsea Cycle.