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The Art of Fantasy, Grimdark, and Tolkien’s Vision: Why We Keep Escaping Into These Worlds

Hello, fellow wanderers! 🌟 In this video, we’re diving deep into the heart of fantasy and the curious intersection between Grimdark and Tolkien’s mythopoetic storytelling. Yes, you heard that right—me, the self-professed Grimdark skeptic, is about to unpack this genre that I once claimed was something we should avoid (gasp!). But things have changed, and I’m here to explain why. I recently dipped my toes into The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, a book that was supposed to be drenched in moral grayness, blood, and nihilism, but it surprised me. I found characters I could root for, humor, and even empathy! So, what is Grimdark really? And does it belong in the canon of speculative fiction? Join me as we explore the nuances of modern fantasy, Tolkien’s lasting influence, and how these stories help us escape—not in the “dull the pain” kind of way, but in a way that strengthens us for the real world. We’ll touch on the works of Abercrombie, Richard Swan, and, of course, Tolkien himself. Expect musings on the nature of escapism, the moral compass of Grimdark, and whether we’re still capable of writing hopeful, heroic fiction today. Timestamps: 0:00 Let’s Talk About Escapism: Tolkien, Transcendence, and Resilience 5:10 My Grimdark Journey: From Skeptic to The Blade Itself 15:20 What Even Is Grimdark? A Look at Modern Fantasy’s Moral Landscape 25:45 Tolkien vs. Modern Fantasy: Heroic Escapes vs. Bleak Realities 35:30 The Justice of Kings & More Grimdark Reads: Where Does It All Lead? ___________________________________________________________________________ #grimdark #tolkien #joeabercrombie #reviews #booktube #speculativefiction #noble #myth #fantasy #escapism #authortube #nihlism #darkness #scifantasy #scifi #epicfantasybooks ___________________________________________________________________________ If you were inspired by this conversation, I have such conversations monthly in my Patreon community, with exclusive Q&As only available to my patrons. Come and join us if you're interested in talking about story and culture and a deeply rooted life of meaning.   / nicholaskotar   ABOUT ME: I’m Nicholas Kotar. I write epic fantasy and science fiction inspired by Slavic fairy tales. My publishing house, Waystone Press, publishes several authors, all of whom believe in the power of stories to transform readers, giving joy to their lives through an experience of beauty. ✍ Join my tribe of culture creators - https://nicholaskotar.com/patreon/ 📚 Read my books - https://amzn.to/31Kespu 📬 Get my newsletter – https://nicholaskotar.com/newsletter/ 📕Take my writing courses - https://nicholaskotar.com/my-courses/ 📖 Waystone Press - https://waystonepress.com/ FIND ME: 📙 Facebook -   / nicholas.kotar   📷 Instagram -   / nicholaskotar   🌎 My website and blog - https://nicholaskotar.com/ Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links to products. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links, at no extra cost to you.