<p>J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) is the greatest author of the the twentieth century.  At least he is by popular acclaim.  In the eyes of the critics and the literary establishment, he has been virtually ignored.  In this episode we open what could be a lengthy discussion of this author, seeking to explain the utter divergence of opinion on Tolkien.</p>

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) is the greatest author of the the twentieth century. At least he is by popular acclaim. In the eyes of the critics and the literary establishment, he has been virtually ignored. In this episode we open what could be a lengthy discussion of this author, seeking to explain the utter divergence of opinion on Tolkien.

<p>J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) is the greatest author of the the twentieth century. &nbsp;At least he is by popular acclaim. &nbsp;In the eyes of the critics and the literary establishment, he has been virtually ignored. &nbsp;In this episode we open what could be a lengthy discussion of this author, seeking to explain the utter divergence of opinion on Tolkien.</p>

Paideia Today, Season Four, Episode Ten, J.R.R. Tolkien

Paideia Today is a podcast in which Dr. Scott Masson and Dr. Bill Friesen, professors of English, discuss the great works of western literature. We do so from a now largely lost classical perspective, attempting to illustrate why 2800 years of the greatest thinkers valued these works above all others as keys to understanding the human condition.

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Paideia Today, Season Four, Episode Ten, J.R.R. Tolkien

Paideia Today, Season Four, Episode Ten, J.R.R. Tolkien