Christopher Tolkien Was The Unsung Hero Of Middle Earth
The son of J.R.R. Tolkien did far more than just compile and edit his father’s unfinished stories. He helped create the world of Middle Earth.
Disappointed In ‘Game Of Thrones’ Denouement? Middle-Earth Has The Cure
Whether for the first time or a return trip, ‘Game of Thrones’ fans unsatisfied with the finale should journey to J.R.R. Tolkien’s inspiring world of Middle-Earth.
Ross Douthat On Pope Francis, The Catholic Church, And Fantasy Novels
New York Times Columnist Ross Douthat joins Ben Domenech on this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour to discuss Pope Francis and the future of The Church.
‘Game Of Thrones’ Fans Shouldn’t Leave Because Of Sansa Stark’s Rape
If all the stories are happy stories, then society loses one of its best tools to prepare us for the shock of evil and the need to resist.
Why We Need Pretty Heroines
If Erika Johansen really wanted ugly heroines in literature, why would she have let a movie studio cast Emma Watson as star of The Queen of the Tearling?