The Politics of Fantasy and Fictional Pleasures

This chapter humorously examines how artistic expression intersects with politics in speculative fiction, referencing a provocative BBC documentary. It discusses the impact of cultural phenomena like BookTok on romantic literature and debates the role of political neutrality in fiction, particularly within genres that blend fantasy with serious themes.

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