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Episode 99: Silmarillion Seminar 05: Quenta Chapters 3-4 Jun 09, 2011

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The fifth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapters 3 and 4 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Coming of the Elves" and "Of Thingol and Melian."

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Episode 98: Special Announcement! May 13, 2011

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A recording of the special live broadcast on the Middle-Earth Network Radio station a few weeks back, in which I unveiled my Big News.

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Episode 97: The Gifts of Annwn, by Scott Holbrook-Foust Apr 19, 2011

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An essay exploring the representation of the Celtic Otherworld in Arthurian Literature, with a particular focus on Morgan Le Fay in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

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Episode 96: WC Faerie Course, Session 15 Apr 17, 2011

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Part 4, in which we look at the irregularities of the ending of this great poem. Recorded 2/25/11.

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Episode 95: WC Faerie Course, Session 14 Apr 13, 2011

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Part 3, in which we learn how to resist seduction with tact and aplomb. Recorded 2/23/11.

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Episode 94: WC Faerie Course, Session 13 Apr 12, 2011

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Part 2, in which we look carefully at our protagonist and his values. Recorded 2/21/11.

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Episode 93: WC Faerie Course, Session 12 Apr 11, 2011

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Part 1, in which we discuss happy endings and relatively jolly green giants. Recorded 2/18/11.

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Episode 92: WC Faerie Course, Session 11 Apr 01, 2011

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Chaucer's Wife of Bath's Tale, Part 2, in which we look at some of the remarkable differences between Chaucer's version of this story and Dame Ragnelle. Recorded 2/16/11.

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Episode 91: WC Faerie Course, Session 10 Mar 30, 2011

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Chaucer's Wife of Bath's Tale, Part 1, in which we look at some of the remarkable differences between Chaucer's version of this story and Dame Ragnelle. Recorded 2/14/11.

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Episode 90: WC Faerie Course, Session 9 Mar 29, 2011

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The Wedding of Sir Gawain and Dame Ragnelle, Part 2, in which we discuss Sir Gawain's big choice. Recorded 2/11/11.

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