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Carl Sell
Associate Director for McNaren Undergraduate Research Programs and part-time English instructor at the University of Pittsburgh; co-editor of the volume on Tolkien's ruins and relics with expertise in Arthurian and medievalism studies.
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Sep 30, 2025
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Nick Katsiadas and Carl Sell eds., "Tolkien's Medievalism in Ruins: The Function of Relics and Ruins in Middle-earth" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
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Nick Katsiadas, an assistant professor specializing in literary history, and Carl Sell, an expert in medievalism studies, dive into the treasures of Tolkien's world, focusing on the significance of ruins and relics. They discuss how Tolkien's portrayal of places like Moria and Gondolin evokes nostalgia for a glorious past. The scholars also explore the implications of these themes in contemporary adaptations, including video games and television, while sharing their personal favorites among Middle-earth's enchanting ruins.
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