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Juvenile and YA Fiction: Fantasy Literature
In this episode, Ian and Megan sit down to talk about what is arguably the most popular genre among young readers today: fantasy literature. They discuss the history leading up to the state of fantasy today, the unique thematic features of world-building, and their own childhood obsession with these books.
Referenced Works:
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The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald
The Light Princess by George MacDonald
Phantastes by George MacDonald
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
“The Quangle Wangle’s Hat” by Edward Lear
Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson
The Worm Ouroboros by E.R. Eddison
The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Space/Ransom Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis
The Shanara Chronicles by Terry Brooks
The Pendragon Series by D.J. Machale
The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica by James A. Owen
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Redwall by Brian Jacques
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
“On Fairy-Stories” by J.R.R. Tolkien
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In this episode, Ian and Megan sit down to talk about what is arguably the most popular genre among young readers today: fantasy literature. They discuss the history leading up to the state of fantasy today, the unique thematic features of world-building, and their own childhood obsession with these books.
Referenced Works:
You can support the CenterForLit Podcast Network by making a purchase through our affiliate programs!
The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald
The Light Princess by George MacDonald
Phantastes by George MacDonald
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
“The Quangle Wangle’s Hat” by Edward Lear
Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson
The Worm Ouroboros by E.R. Eddison
The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Space/Ransom Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis
The Shanara Chronicles by Terry Brooks
The Pendragon Series by D.J. Machale
The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica by James A. Owen
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Redwall by Brian Jacques
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
“On Fairy-Stories” by J.R.R. Tolkien
Please join the Facebook group and subscribe to our Substack Newsletter!
We love hearing your questions and comments! You can contact us by emailing [email protected], or visit our website www.centerforlit.com to find even more ways to participate in the Great Conversation.