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Joseph Loconte drops by to talk about his new book, The War for Middle-earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Confront the Gathering Storm, 1933–1945. He and Chris discuss the friendship between Tolkien and Lewis, the impact of both world wars on their literary lives, and how they influenced each other's most celebrated works.
Show notes:
- Joseph's new book, The War for Middle-earth
- The Rivendell Center
- Learn more about J.R.R. Tolkien
- Learn more about C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters
Time stamps:
1:48 – A "beachhead of resistance" against Modernism
19:58 – The Inklings amid the gathering storm
34:52 – World War II, Mere Christianity, and the Lord of the Rings
59:04 – Friendship and the Rivendell Center
Opening and closing music: Brendan Benson, “Spit It Out,” used with permission from the artist.
Produced by Sean Doolan.
Discussion (2)
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Delightful.
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What a wonderful guest. To find someone who is that knowledgeable, that eloquent, and that enthusiastic about his subject is a podcasting hat trick.