Young Adult
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Event T31
Samantha Shannon and Saara El-Arifi in conversation
Among the Burning Flowers – the seduction of fantasy fiction
– Venue 2
Read moreIn this exclusive and magical event, two titans of fantasy fiction dive into the rise of the genre, its huge popularity on TikTok, and the power of otherworldly narratives. Bestselling author of The Bone Season, Samantha Shannon, discusses her latest book – from a series inspired by the legend of George and the Dragon. She’s joined by fantasy novelist Saara El-Arifi (Faebound), whose newest book is a groundbreaking exploration of Cleopatra in her own words. Together they celebrate fantasy fiction and interrogate what fantasy reveals about us all. No dragons here, but this event will be fire.
Booking is now open to Hay Festival Members. Please sign in to access your account or become a member to book now.
General booking opens at 12pm on Saturday 6 December.