| "The Diary of the Rose" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Ursula K. Le Guin | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Future Power |
| Publication type | Collection |
| Media type | |
| Publication date | 1976 |
"The Diary of the Rose" is a 1976 dystopian science fiction novelette by Ursula K. Le Guin, first published in the Future Power collection.[1] The tale is set in a totalitarian society which uses brainwashing by "electroshocks" to eradicate any kind of political dissent.