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Could England Fall? | Tolkien, Lewis, and War | Joseph Loconte

Could England Fall? | Tolkien, Lewis, and War | Joseph Loconte

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How did both world wars impact the iconic works of Tolkien and Lewis? Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas is joined by author and historian Joseph Loconte to discuss his newest book, The War for Middle-earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Confront the Gathering Storm, 1933–1945. Throughout this book and conversation, the looming threat of war is revealed, Tolkien and Lewis's friendship as a force for creativity and honesty, and the surprising influence behind Lewis's The Screwtape Letters.

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Could England Fall? | Tolkien, Lewis, and War | Joseph Loconte

Could England Fall? | Tolkien, Lewis, and War | Joseph Loconte

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