Talking to dragons
Patricia C. Wrede • 1985 • Multnomah Publishers
- Author
- Patricia C. Wrede
- First published
- 1985
- Publisher
- Multnomah Publishers
- Genres
- Fiction · Fantasy
- ISBN
- 9780807206393
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Talking to Dragons was originally published in 1985 as the fourth and final entry in Patricia C. Wrede’s Enchanted Forest Chronicles. Although it was the first book in the series to be written, Wrede positioned it as the conclusion to the overarching narrative, serving to resolve the story of the protagonist, Daystar, while filling in the gaps of the kingdom's history. The series is celebrated for its subversion of traditional fairy tale tropes, replacing damsels in distress with the pragmatic and fiercely independent Princess Cimorene.
The design and tone of the series are marked by a blend of high fantasy adventure and dry, observational humor. Wrede’s work was received as a refreshing departure from the earnest epic fantasy prevalent in the 1980s, earning a dedicated following among young adult readers. The enduring appeal of the series lies in its witty dialogue and the clever structural choice to interweave the perspectives of multiple generations of characters across the four volumes.
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