Tolkien STILL Matters (but does The Rings of Power?): Nick Groom, Tolkien in the 21st Century author
This week Michael and I talked with Professor Nick Groom, author of Tolkien in the 21st Century: The Meaning of Middle-earth Today, releasing Sept. 5, 2023 (apologies for some some of the echo in the audio!).
Professor Groom's book is a detailed, in-depth, but readable look into Middle-earth, and how he perceives Tolkien as more relevant than ever before--particularly in a post-COVID culture.
This was a refreshing discussion that dove deep into things including:
* Professor Groom's thoughts on the ambiguity of evil in Middle-earth
* How Tolkien's themes are vital in a post-lockdown era
* Why he believes The Rings of Power is a great story in the tradition of Middle-earth adaptations--but definitely isn't Tolkien's story.
Then, join us in our extended episode (https://theonering.com/members) where we ask:
* Does The Rings of Power deserve the amount of criticism we give it?
* Who is his favorite character in all of Middle-earth?
* What should be done to encourage young artists to write great new stories again?
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The Last Ringbearer â–º https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Ringbearer
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🗣 Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice!
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🖼 Special Thanks to Anna Grumbine for her artwork!
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