Dr. Joseph Liconti

Dr. Joseph Liconti, a New York Times bestselling author and director of the Rivendell Center, delves into the profound friendship of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis amid the chaos of war. He explores how their experiences in World War I shaped their literary voices and pushed them to counter the disillusionment of modernism. Liconti highlights their unique approaches to faith in storytelling, from Lewis's allegory to Tolkien's subtlety, and discusses how they redefined heroism through the ordinary yet extraordinary hobbits. Their works continue to resonate, offering a revival of virtue and truth.