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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 1H 4M

I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons - Anti-Fantasy Fantasy Deconstruction

from Escape with Me Bookclub · host Lunar Skulk Productions

📚 Anti-Fantasy Fantasy Deconstruction | “I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons” by Peter S. BeagleWhat happens when dragons aren’t monsters to be slain or even a problem at all?In this episode, we dive into I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle, a whimsical and deceptively simple tale that flips traditional fantasy on its head. From its jaded prince to the casual presence of dragons, Beagle challenges everything we expect from the genre.Is this really a fantasy story… or a critique of one?What are the rules about who learns to read?And what’s Beagle really saying about power, complacency, and the stories we tell ourselves?Join us for a cozy deconstruction of one of fantasy’s most underrated gems.👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments:Did you read this one? Love it? Confused by it? We want to hear from you!📖 Follow the AuthorWebsite: https://beagleverse.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterSBeagleBooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beagleverse_official/Twitter: https://x.com/Peterbeaglever1🔗 Social Media & MoreFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠⁠#PeterSBeagle #ImAfraidYouveGotDragons #FantasyBooks #BookDiscussion #AntiFantasy #BookPodcast #Dragons #LiteraryAnalysis #PodcastEpisode

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