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#38: Talking Tolkien (with Craig Hanks from the Legendarium Podcast)
31 Jul 2024
In part three of the Body of Work series, Craig Hanks from the Legendarium Podcast joins me to talk about the timeless work and legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien. During our conversation, we share the ways we were introduced to Tolkien, explore a few of the universal themes of Lord of the Rings, and spend some time comparing Tolkien and his work to Johann Sebastian Bach, a skyscraper, a cathedral, and Mt. Fuji. Material Mentioned in This Episode:What Makes Prose GOOD? Tolkien, Sanderson, Jemisin, Rothfuss, Erikson | Professor Craig Explains#181. Leaf by Niggle#420. Tolkien & Beowulf, with Tom ShippeyThe Acts of Caine Series by Matthew StoverThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtFrodo Didn't Fail: Augustinian vs Manichean Views of Evil in Lord of the RingsCLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ALWAYS CHOOSE ORANGE NEWSLETTER.
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