Ep 20 features a discussion with writer, Chen Malun, on J. R. R. Tolkien's essay, "On Fairy Stories". This essay set the literary and philosophical foundation for modern fantasy and helped Tolkien determine what kind of book he was going to write when he was struggling with the "Hobbit sequel" in 1937/38 (It became the Lord of the Rings). Full show notes at <a href="https://paperbackshow.com/">paperbackshow.com</a>

Ep 20 features a discussion with writer, Chen Malun, on J. R. R. Tolkien's essay, "On Fairy Stories". This essay set the literary and philosophical foundation for modern fantasy and helped Tolkien determine what kind of book he was going to write when he was struggling with the "Hobbit sequel" in 1937/38 (It became the Lord of the Rings). Full show notes at paperbackshow.com

Ep 20 features a discussion with writer, Chen Malun, on J. R. R. Tolkien's essay, "On Fairy Stories". This essay set the literary and philosophical foundation for modern fantasy and helped Tolkien determine what kind of book he was going to write when he was struggling with the "Hobbit sequel" in 1937/38 (It became the Lord of the Rings). Full show notes at <a href="https://paperbackshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">paperbackshow.com</a>

Ep 20 J.R.R. Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories"

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Ep 20 J.R.R. Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories"

Ep 20 J.R.R. Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories"