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Fantasy for Our Time: Canon in Sci-Fi? The Case for Shards of Honor and The Vorkosigan Saga

Join me as I dive into Shards of Honor, the first book in The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ซ 

From the depths of autocratic heroism to the ideals of speculative fiction, we’ll explore it all: grimdark versus high fantasy โš”๏ธ, reflections on repressive political systems ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ, and the intrigue of intergalactic escapades ๐ŸŒŒ.

 If youโ€™ve ever wondered about the possibility of a speculative fiction canon ๐Ÿ“š (yes, Iโ€™m serious), youโ€™re in the right place! Stick around as I delve into characters who battle both societal expectations and personal demons, exploring everything from political dilemmas to daring prison escapes in a sci-fi romance setting. 

ย Donโ€™t forget to check out my ongoing journey on The Wood Between Worlds Substack for all things speculative! ๐ŸŒฒโœจ

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Written by:
Nicholas
Published on:
February 20, 2025

Categories: PodcastsTags: epic fantasy, grimdark, The Vorkosigan Saga

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