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There’s A Reason It’s Called Epic Fantasy

There’s A Reason It’s Called Epic Fantasy

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If there is one thing Luke loves, it’s a quest.

Luke picks three essential reads that define the epic fantasy genre, diving deep into epic world-building, intricate magic systems, and characters on journeys of impossible scale.

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (00:39) Listener Recommendation: A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
  • (07:58) Introducing Epic Fantasy
  • (08:25) Personal Connection: Fantasy as an Escape
  • (13:58) What to Expect: Not Just Swords and Soldiers
  • (15:25) Defining Epic Fantasy vs. Fantasy
  • (17:16) Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
  • (17:47) The Painted Man by Peter V. Brett
  • (18:08) The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
  • (19:49) Call to Listeners: Share Your Epic Fantasy Stories

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