Great literature stands the test of time. But it’s not just because of its literary qualities. Of course, things like a well thought out plot and mastery of the language have a role in the longevity of a work of literature, but it also speaks to the audience it was written for. Not only that, but it continues to speak beyond its own time.

The Lord of the Rings does that. For some reason, the epic story of good versus evil continues to speak to modern audiences. No doubt, it has a great plot and Tolkien certainly had a mastery of the language. But readers, both original and modern, have been shaped by this work of fiction.
In this episode we ask: Does The Lord of the Rings have any wisdom for us today? How do we rightly allow narratives to affect us? All that and more on this edition of the podcast.