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Canon in Sci-Fi? The Case for Shards of Honor and The Vorkosigan Saga π
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Join me as I dive into Shards of Honor, the first book in The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold! ππ«
From the depths of autocratic heroism to the ideals of speculative fiction, we'll explore it all: grimdark versus high fantasy βοΈ, reflections on repressive political systems π‘οΈ, and the intrigue of intergalactic escapades π.
If youβve ever wondered about the possibility of a speculative fiction canon π (yes, Iβm serious), youβre 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.
Donβt forget to check out my ongoing journey on The Wood Between Worlds Substack for all things speculative! π²β¨
https://thewoodbetweentheworlds.substack.com/
Timestamps:
0:00 β π₯ Intro to The Vorkosigan Saga and a speculative fiction canon
2:15 β π¬ Why start with Shards of Honor?
5:35 β π Sci-fi romance, plot, and initial impressions
9:25 β π‘οΈ What defines heroism in a repressive society?
14:50 β βοΈ Comparing autocratic and democratic extremes
20:15 β π Political parallels: Barrayar and our world today
24:05 β π€ Charactersβ personal journeys and political alliances
28:30 β π Key scenes: Violence, heroism, and implications for honor
35:10 β β Final thoughts: How fiction shapes our view of reality
40 episodes
Manage episode 455828398 series 3322480
Join me as I dive into Shards of Honor, the first book in The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold! ππ«
From the depths of autocratic heroism to the ideals of speculative fiction, we'll explore it all: grimdark versus high fantasy βοΈ, reflections on repressive political systems π‘οΈ, and the intrigue of intergalactic escapades π.
If youβve ever wondered about the possibility of a speculative fiction canon π (yes, Iβm serious), youβre 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.
Donβt forget to check out my ongoing journey on The Wood Between Worlds Substack for all things speculative! π²β¨
https://thewoodbetweentheworlds.substack.com/
Timestamps:
0:00 β π₯ Intro to The Vorkosigan Saga and a speculative fiction canon
2:15 β π¬ Why start with Shards of Honor?
5:35 β π Sci-fi romance, plot, and initial impressions
9:25 β π‘οΈ What defines heroism in a repressive society?
14:50 β βοΈ Comparing autocratic and democratic extremes
20:15 β π Political parallels: Barrayar and our world today
24:05 β π€ Charactersβ personal journeys and political alliances
28:30 β π Key scenes: Violence, heroism, and implications for honor
35:10 β β Final thoughts: How fiction shapes our view of reality
40 episodes
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