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678 Fernando Pessoa (with Bartholomew Ryan) | My Last Book with Robin Waterfield
The History of Literature
Selecting a Last Book: A Tribute to Tolkien's Masterpiece
This chapter explores the profound decision of selecting a 'last book' to read before death, initiated by a listener's intriguing question. The scholar advocates for Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, praising its intricate writing while critiquing the film adaptations for their lack of depth compared to the original narrative.
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