<p>Why is the literary academy so hostile to fantasy literature? And why are they so in love with its estranged cousin, magical realism? John and Francis discuss the history of magical realism and the academy. </p>

Why is the literary academy so hostile to fantasy literature? And why are they so in love with its estranged cousin, magical realism? John and Francis discuss the history of magical realism and the academy.

<p>Why is the literary academy so hostile to fantasy literature? And why are they so in love with its estranged cousin, magical realism? John and Francis discuss the history of magical realism and the academy.&nbsp;</p>

Fantastical Realism

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