The Restorative Nostalgia of the Ironborn (ASOIAF essay extract)

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NOTES FROM THE CITADEL: THE PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE

In Notes from the Citadel, Duncan Hubber (PhD) explores the philosophical and psychological depths of George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy saga, A Song of Ice and Fire (the basis of the HBO series Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon). The anthology covers a range of topics, from Martin’s postmodern approach to the fantasy genre to the effects of patriarchy, feudalism, and war upon his characters. Hubber’s analysis combines academic scrutiny with a fervent adoration for Martin’s work. While the night may be long and the wait between books gruelling, these essays offer a wealth of new insights, granting veteran fans a fresh appreciation and understanding of Martin’s story, characters, and writing.

LIST OF ESSAYS
—A Shadow on the Wall: Collapsing the Metanarratives of Fantasy Fiction
—Below the Salt: The Meaning of Mealtime in Westeros
—In the End" The Existential Significance of Oldstones
—I Know Who I Am: Selfhood and Slavery in HBO’s Game of Thrones
—A Thousand Faces and None: The Depersonalisation of Arya Stark
—Back in the Old Ways: The Restorative Nostalgia of the Ironborn
—The Acorn is the Oak: The Eternalist Philosophy of the Three-Eyed Crow
—Sympathy for the Devil: A Phenomenological Perspective of the Others
—Poisoned Memories: Linking Grief and Addiction in Martin’s Characters
—When Life Gives You Lemons: Evaluating the Conspiracy Mentality of the Ice and Fire Fandom