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A Pilgrim’s Progress: The Christian Imagination of Flannery O’Connor| Prof. Raymond Hain

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Exploring Evil and Suffering in Tolkien and O'Connor's Works

This chapter delves into the influences of personal suffering on Tolkien and O'Connor's writing styles, contrasting their depictions of evil. It also discusses the depth of Tolkien's fiction and the challenge of balancing popular success with intellectual depth in culture.

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