Fantasy:
* The Hainish Cycle: This is De la Motte's most famous series, a sprawling epic that explores the themes of human nature, social evolution, and the interconnectedness of all life. It includes novels like:
* *The Left Hand of Darkness* (1969) - Winner of the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award
* *The Dispossessed* (1974) - Winner of the Nebula Award, the Hugo Award, and the Locus Award
* *The Word for World is Forest* (1972) - Winner of the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award
* *Rocannon's World* (1966)
* *Planet of Exile* (1966)
* *City of Illusions* (1972)
* *The Telling* (2000)
* *Powers of Earth* (2007)
* *The Children of Earth* (2011)
Science Fiction:
* The Book of Strange New Things: (2015) - This is a standalone novel that explores themes of faith, love, and the nature of reality.
* The Lathe of Heaven: (1971) - A mind-bending novel about a man who can dream reality into existence.
* Time's Arrow: (1991) - A unique novel told in reverse chronological order, exploring themes of death, consciousness, and the nature of time.
* Beyond the Doors of Heaven: (1981) - A dystopian novel about a society where all emotion has been eradicated.
Other:
* The Half-Made World: (1989) - A fantasy novel set in a world where magic and technology collide.
* The Other Side of the Moon: (2016) - A short story collection.
* The Parable of the Sower: (1993) - A science fiction novel about a young woman who leads a group of survivors after a global catastrophe.
* Parable of the Talents: (1998) - A sequel to *The Parable of the Sower*.
Dean De la Motte is known for his thought-provoking and insightful writing, which often explores complex ethical and philosophical issues. He is considered one of the most important science fiction writers of the 20th and 21st centuries.