Episode 1: Raffaella Baccolini, the Critical Dystopia

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Utopian and Dystopian Fictions

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Utopian and Dystopian Fictions is a podcast for scholars, thinkers, and anyone with an interest in utopian and dystopian theory, literature, film, and television. It’s hosted by Dr Matthew Leggatt (Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Winchester) and Dr Liam Knight (Independent Scholar). In each episode we interview a different academic in the field and interrogate myths and common misconceptions about the genre. If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to send us an email, using utopiananddystopianfictions@gmail.com.

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Episode 1: Raffaella Baccolini, the Critical Dystopia

Utopian and Dystopian Fictions

48 minutes 40 seconds

1 year ago

Episode 1: Raffaella Baccolini, the Critical Dystopia

In this episode, we interview Raffaella Baccolini, Professor of American Literature and Gender Studies at the University of Bologna, Italy.

One of the leading figures in utopian studies, we chat with Raffaella about what 'utopia' means to her and how she got involved in the area, her thoughts on Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" and N. K. Jemisin's "The Ones Who Stay and Fight", and her upcoming work.

You can find out more about Raffaella here: Raffaella Baccolini — University of Bologna — Home Page (unibo.it) If you enjoyed what you listened to, please let us know! You can follow the podcast, rate it, and send us an email, using utopiananddystopianfictions@gmail.com.