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Complex relationships and social conventions tangle in this unique world inspired by Regency England and the Inquisition era, but overlaid with fae creatures.
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What Tolkien Taught About Fighting Evil
Some of the most epic battles of fantasy fiction were penned by J. R. R. Tolkien. So what did Tolkien show us in his fiction about fighting Evil?
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Speculative Fiction Writerâs Guide to War, part 4: Spectrum of Conflict
The spectrum of conflict shows many shades of color when we use the term “warfare,” as illustrated in Tolkien’s Middle Earth.
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Exploring âThe Hobbitâ Chapter 19: The Last Stage
Donât be a story Scrooge. See the final âThe Hobbitâ film(s) and explore the bookâs final chapter.
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Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 15: The Gathering Of The Clouds
Thanks to the bookâs final grown-up tone, âThe Battle of the Five Armiesâ may be better than the second âHobbitâ film.
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Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 14: Fire and Water
J.R.R. Tolkienâs images of a horrific dragon attack rivals todayâs disaster-prone filmmakers.
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âThe Hobbitâ Story Group 9: Barrels Out Of Bond
Youâll see Bilbo and the Dwarves escape in the new film version, yet Tolkienâs escape is much less visible.
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âThe Hobbitâ Story Group 7: Queer Lodgings
Tolkien introduces Beorn the non-âwere-bear,â a creature of vague loyalties and mixed methods.
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News and Views: Ben-man, Gnosticism, The Doctor
Ben Affleck as Batman, Kathy Tyers reboots Gnostic notions, âDoctor Whoâ news, author Brett McCrackenâs nonfiction âGray Matters.â
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Seeking A Better Country Than Middle Earth
Watching Peter Jackson interpret J.R.R. Tolkien is like watching a master jazz impresario play Beethoven. The original is classic; the interpretation as a new work is equally brilliant.
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âThe Hobbitâ Story Group 4: Over Hill and Under Hill
Reviewers, publishers, and readers keep making up Middle-earth myths, including the notion that it canât have âstone-giants,â as mentioned in âThe Hobbitâ chapter 4.
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âThe Hobbitâ Story Group 2: Roast Mutton
In chapter 2, Bilbo Baggins, the reluctant member of Thorin Oakenshieldâs Dwarf-company, first tries to put his âburglarâ skills to the test.
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âThe Hobbitâ Story Group 1: An Unexpected Party
One great way to explore âThe Hobbitâ is by reading it yourself. Yet if reading stories is worship, we should also read and discuss this classic together.
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Lord Of The Fantasies: Beyond The Swordfights
In âThe Lord of the Ringsâ films, elf-maiden Arwen almost joined the fight at Helmâs Deep, and King Aragorn almost dueled the dark lord Sauron. But the movie-makers chose otherwise. How come, and how does this show truly rare heroism?
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Lord Of The Fantasies: Looking Back on âFotRâ
Ten years ago, âThe Lord of the Ringsâ still sounded too âclassicalâ to me. I had my Narnia. Why add another fantasy world? Then, before reading the books or seeing the film, I heard Howard Shoreâs film score. And I was drawn into Middle-earth.
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