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Rings, Swords, and Monsters: Exploring Fantasy Literature

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Great college course on the history of fantasy literature from Beowolf to Harry Potter with lots of emphasis on Tolkien. I hate to listen to the last lecture because I don't want it to end. Guess I could just relisten.

Drout is a philologist and develops the history through his study of words and folklore. After listening I have a geater appreciation than ever for the depth of Tolkiens Middle Earth and for Ursula LeGuin land. I will go back and read Beowulf again. He also looks at King Arthur legends, CS Lewis, and Donaldson. Good stuff!

Language: English

Format: eAudiobook

Publisher: Recorded Books,

Release: May 06, 2022

Rings, Swords, and Monsters: Exploring Fantasy Literature

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Great college course on the history of fantasy literature from Beowolf to Harry Potter with lots of emphasis on Tolkien. I hate to listen to the last lecture because I don't want it to end. Guess I could just relisten.

Drout is a philologist and develops the history through his study of words and folklore. After listening I have a geater appreciation than ever for the depth of Tolkiens Middle Earth and for Ursula LeGuin land. I will go back and read Beowulf again. He also looks at King Arthur legends, CS Lewis, and Donaldson. Good stuff!

Language: English

Format: eAudiobook

Publisher: Recorded Books,

Release: May 06, 2022

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