The epics of old weren't just good fireside entertainment: They were instructive. The stories of the Bible, the Trojan War, the founding of Rome, the ring of the Nibelung, the British warrior-king Arthur presented listeners with stories of the origins of the world, the history of their people, or just examples of heroism, of how … Continue reading P.S.: On hobbit heroism
Category: Myth – fiction
Novels and other works of fiction that draw on myth and superstition to tell a story.
Take it from Frodo
The arrival of Peter Jackson's "Hobbit" series of movies translates into two ... no, make it three ... kinds of related books this season: 1) Reissues of Tolkien's best books, including "The Hobbit" (no surprise there) 2) Scholarly works for the deeply obsessed fan of Tolkien's work (like Verlyn Flieger's "Green Suns and Faerie," which … Continue reading Take it from Frodo
New in bookstores: bite-sized epics
The curse of contemporary life: Not enough time. It is a real challenge to find a few moments for yourself just to be still, to meditate, to inhale deeply. But what if you're a reader of epic fantasy? How do you fit a thousand-pager into your week? (I remember managing to do it with George … Continue reading New in bookstores: bite-sized epics
Nick Owchar 
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