This week we talked to fellow fantasy Substacker
() about his essay “The 8 Eras of Fantasy Literature” and how fantasy can enrich our lives beyond simple hedonistic entertainment. We also talk a lot about Ursula K. Le Guin, especially her novel The Beginning Place. And we poke some fun at both anime and romantasy (but hey, gave Fourth Wing three stars). Check it out now!We messed around with the audio a bit for this episode, so if it sounds weird we apologize!! Also this is a re-upload because the original only had audio in one ear— sorry about that!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:37 - Clifford's "Eras of Fantasy Literature" post
00:01:55 - Brief overview of each "Era of Fantasy"
00:09:18 - Kevin's case for the modern LitRPG / New Adult era of fantasy
00:14:19 - Clifford's defense of his “Fantasy Diaspora” characterization
00:18:11 - British v. American science fiction and fantasy
00:22:49 - Is web fiction the new pulp?
00:27:01 - The length of web fiction as a hazing ritual
00:29:31 - Romantasy satire and other predictions
00:34:53 - The Beginning Place by Ursula K. Le Guin
00:44:28 - Le Guin and Carl Jung's ideas about the shadow
00:47:18 - The limits of literary pragmatism and "Why Are Americans Afraid of Dragons" by Ursula K. Le Guin
00:54:03 - Demystification and childhood
01:00:23 - "The Stalin in the Soul" by Ursula K. Le Guin
01:07:07 - Conclusion and final recommendations
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