The problem with the chosen one
Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror
English - June 20, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsSociety & Culture Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In our last episode, we had author Aliette de Bodard on to discuss the absence of mothers in speculative fiction. One explanation put forward was the focus of chosen one narratives – these stories rely on the protagonist achieving something great, against all odds, and usually alone (or supported by a small group, rarely, if […]
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