S11 E5: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Fairy-stories, Part 2

Update: 2025-05-14

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Join us as we conclude our discussion on Tolkien's fantastic essay "On Fairy-stories"! In this episode, we discuss why fairy-stories are not just for children, what true fantasy really is, the proper attitude of escapism, and why the Gospels are at the heart of it all.

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S11 E5: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Fairy-stories, Part 2

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S11 E5: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Fairy-stories, Part 2

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S11 E5: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Fairy-stories, Part 2