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Episode 423: Memory became legend legend became myth - the dawn of the fantasy genre part 2

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If you're a long term listener, you'll already be aware that the concept of 'genre' is mostly just a tool to aid categorisation, especially when it comes to selling books. That said, there are points on the timeline that are considered recognised emergence points for specific major genres. This week, Jules and Madeleine take a look at the evolution of fantasy: where did the idea come from? When did it diverge from fairy tales and folklore? And how did it become the speculative fiction power house genre it is today? Part 2 of a 2 part episode. Title music - Ecstasy by Smiling Cynic
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Content provided by J.A. Ironside & M.E. Vaughan, J.A. Ironside, and M.E. Vaughan. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by J.A. Ironside & M.E. Vaughan, J.A. Ironside, and M.E. Vaughan or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
If you're a long term listener, you'll already be aware that the concept of 'genre' is mostly just a tool to aid categorisation, especially when it comes to selling books. That said, there are points on the timeline that are considered recognised emergence points for specific major genres. This week, Jules and Madeleine take a look at the evolution of fantasy: where did the idea come from? When did it diverge from fairy tales and folklore? And how did it become the speculative fiction power house genre it is today? Part 2 of a 2 part episode. Title music - Ecstasy by Smiling Cynic
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