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Ep. 272 - Tolkien's Philosophy of Fairy Stories w/Dr. Philip Chase

Parker's Pensées

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Exploring Tolkien's Themes of History and Transience

This chapter explores Tolkien's view of history and its influence on his literary themes of transience and loss. It also highlights the significance of language and storytelling in his works, while discussing the speaker's experiences in teaching Tolkien's fantasy novels.

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