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David and John are joined by their favorite Tolkien scholar, Marilyn R. Pukkila, to discuss the 1968 Ursula K. LeGuin book, A Wizard of Earthsea, the first book in The Earthsea Cycle. After giving a background on the book's development and publication history, the trio breaks down the plot, characters, and themes of this foundational work of the fantasy literature canon. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this book's coverage.
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Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College
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