Regarding post-modern art being about the "anxiety of the present" instead of "nostalgia for the past".
Martin has said explicitly at conventions that the characters in his series are anachronistic and that they have the psychology of 21st century Americans.
Conan is a fantastic author (check out his book) and really nails the thematic issues with GoT.
Regarding post-modern art being about the "anxiety of the present" instead of "nostalgia for the past".
Martin has said explicitly at conventions that the characters in his series are anachronistic and that they have the psychology of 21st century Americans.