by Eucatastrophe | Sep 23, 2020 | Back to School with the Professor, Submissions, Themes
Within the expansive Western canon, there is perhaps no more stirring passage than that which concludes Professor J.R.R. Tolkien’s fifth chapter of the fifth book of The Lord of the Rings, entitled “The Ride of the Rohirrim.” To refresh, the Rohirrim—that...
by John Pletcher | Sep 16, 2020 | Back to School with the Professor, Interviews, Members-Only Content, Themes, Video
Interview with Dr. Devin Brown Interview by John Pletcher Devin Brown Dr. Devin Brown is a Lilly Scholar and Professor of English at Asbury University where, in addition to other literature classes, he teaches a course on Lewis and Tolkien. He is also the Director of...
by Astrid Winegar | Sep 9, 2020 | Back to School with the Professor, Members-Only Content, Recipes
Blancmange Puffs Recipe by Astrid Winegar Since it is “Back to School” time, in whatever capacity that means for all of us during this pandemic, I thought I would wax a bit academic. Being the casual linguist I am, I see the word blancmange and I assume it means...
by Eucatastrophe | Sep 7, 2020 | Articles, Deep with the Balrogs in Khazad-dûm, Essay Opportunities, Members-Only Content
Call for entries – October 2020 October’s theme is: Deep with the Balrogs in Khazad-dûm In anticipation of our October content, the essay question is: Imagine you are part of the Company, experiencing those harrowing moments on “The Bridge of Khazad-dûm.”...
by John Pletcher | Sep 2, 2020 | Articles, Back to School with the Professor, John Pletcher, Members-Only Content, Themes, Tolkien Authors
Ten facts about Professor Tolkien at School (part 1) by John Pletcher Our favorite portions of the Professor’s legendarium did not just magically appear. It’s marvelously fascinating to explore (or revisit) Tolkien’s own journey in academia. Enjoy these five fast...
by Eucatastrophe | Sep 1, 2020 | Back to School with the Professor, Themes
Back to School with the Professor September 2020 theme: Back to School with the Professor Hello friends of the Eucatastrophe fellowship! Our September theme is Back to School with the Professor. We will enjoy a recipe, essay reflections, a “top ten”...
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