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092 - We're Not Saying It's Monsters, But It's Monsters
092 - We're Not Saying It's Monsters, But It's Monsters
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Length:
87 minutes
Released:
Sep 2, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
Before turning to The Lord of the Rings, Alan and Shawn gain some needed insight with a look at Tolkien’s influential essay “Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics.” Tolkien’s response to the prevailing theories of his day about the Old English poem ushered in a new era in Beowulf scholarship; and like “On Fairy-Stories,” its concepts help us better understand the Middle-earth legendarium. As the battle rages between humanity and the forces of darkness, some beloved children’s characters enter the fray… and we remember a key lesson from Galaxy Quest.
Released:
Sep 2, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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