Breakfast in Beauclair

Ep. 79 — Chapter 3 from "Time of Contempt"


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Alycia from France and Sarah A. from the UK join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Time of Contempt, Chapter 3. Very important bits include: Geralt and Yennefer's atypical relationship, the role of sorcerers on the Continent, Sapkowski's framing narratives, and Watership Down.

  • [00:00] Cold Open
  • [00:51] Introduction
  • [1:59] Guest Introduction
  • [5:32] Chapter 3 Recap
  • [7:25] Overall Thoughts
  • [22:44] Chapter Preface
  • [26:27] About the Mages' Class
  • [39:14] Geralt and Yennefer
  • [49:15] Sapkowski's Framing Narrative
  • [53:55] Geralt and Vilgefortz
  • [1:06:48] Geralt's Neutrality
  • [1:18:07] Wrap-up
  • [1:23:47] Outro
  • [1:26:11] End Credits

The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

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