Seventy years after its publication, and twenty-five years since the movies were released, the Lord of the Rings continues to be a cultural phenomenon. We talk with literary and Tolkien expert Joseph Pearce about its impact and its underlying message. We also get his take on the Peter Jackson film adaptations.

Joseph Pearce website: https://jpearce.co

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