Taking Down Matt Walsh w/ Rev. Malcolm Guite | LOTR Extended Edition
The Ben Shapiro Show
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War's Influence on Tolkien's Storytelling
This chapter delves into how World War I profoundly influenced Tolkien's narrative style and themes, particularly in landscapes like the dead marshes. It examines the moral complexities of power and corruption in 'The Lord of the Rings,' highlighting character relationships and the broader literary context of the interwar period.
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