Always heard a different drummer; Greek, Latin, Old English; Tolkien Studies; no toleration for the intolerant; kindness to all, death to nazis.
The unenchanted life is not worth living.
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"Allusions in Tolkien are seldom mere (unlike the allusion to a popular song from 1968 I slipped into this article earlier)." -- me, in an article I'm writing.
"I mean to enjoy myself ... and have my little joke."
"Who will laugh, I wonder." -- Bilbo and Gandalf.
ICYMI, there is a documentary series that highlights the contributions of women and non-binary people in the Star Wars fandom and in related discussions of resilience and resistance. I was delighted to play a small role as a consultant on this project, and I will be sharing it with my graduate students this semester as we discuss Star Wars and popular culture. #StarWars #LookingForLeia
It’s Looking for Leia, and all seven episodes are free to watch:
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"'Unfey, fearless, and his fate kept him' -- Turin and Beowulf.
https://alasnotme.blogspot.com/2024/08/unfey-fearless-and-his-fate-kept-him.html
"Pity, Power, and Tolkien's Ring: To Rule the Fate of Many," by Thomas Hillman is now available from Kent State University Press and the usual suspects. 9781606354711
Dr. Amy H. Sturgis 📖
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