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Jeffrey D. Burson The Rise And Fall Of Theological Enlightenment: Book Review, Kevin L. Cope Jan 2012

Jeffrey D. Burson The Rise And Fall Of Theological Enlightenment: Book Review, Kevin L. Cope

Religion in the Age of Enlightenment

A peculiar artifact of many decades of materialist historical study is the reinforcement of a highly imaginary, cinematic envisioning of the French eighteenth century. Eager to debunk, demythologize, or otherwise demote anything even remotely religious, historians relish pictures of the French Enlightenment and French Revolution worthy of a Cecil B. DeMille or a D. W Griffith. In the rendering of continental Enlightenment now favored among fashion-forward academic professionals, the poor, the intellectual, the oppressed, and the angry increase in number and fervor while the overfed monks, the ermine-draped clerics, and the impudent aristocrats gobble up every last resource. Then, in …

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P. J. Marshall: The British Discovery Of Hinduism In The Eighteenth Century: Book Review, Michael Austin Jan 2012

P. J. Marshall: The British Discovery Of Hinduism In The Eighteenth Century: Book Review, Michael Austin

Religion in the Age of Enlightenment

The format of this reissued book deserves some commentary. Originally published in 1970, these reprints of primary texts from the second half of the eighteenth century are now available in a digitally printed version. This publication format takes advantage of new digital printing technologies that can produce attractive, bound volumes of older books-often indistinguishable from the original edition-in print runs as small as a single copy. This publication medium is an exciting innovation for scholars, ultimately eliminating out-of-print books by making any book available, on demand, to anyone who wants to purchase it.

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Kings Of The North, Book Two Of Paladin's Legacy Series, By Elizabeth Moon. Reviewed By Jennifer Pearson., Jennifer Pearson Dec 2011

Kings Of The North, Book Two Of Paladin's Legacy Series, By Elizabeth Moon. Reviewed By Jennifer Pearson., Jennifer Pearson

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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The Choir Boats, Volume One Of Longing For Yount, By Daniel A. Rabuzzi. Reviewed By Sue Bridgewater., Sue Bridgewater Dec 2011

The Choir Boats, Volume One Of Longing For Yount, By Daniel A. Rabuzzi. Reviewed By Sue Bridgewater., Sue Bridgewater

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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The Secret History Of Fantasy, Edited By Peter S. Beagle, And The Secret History Of Science Fiction, Edited By James Patrick Kelly And John Kessel. Reviewed By Ryder W. Miller., Ryder W. Miller Dec 2011

The Secret History Of Fantasy, Edited By Peter S. Beagle, And The Secret History Of Science Fiction, Edited By James Patrick Kelly And John Kessel. Reviewed By Ryder W. Miller., Ryder W. Miller

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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The Dragonseeker Saga: New Tales Of The Nine Worlds, By Douglas "Dag" Rossman. Reviewed By Jodie Forrest., Jodie Forrest Dec 2011

The Dragonseeker Saga: New Tales Of The Nine Worlds, By Douglas "Dag" Rossman. Reviewed By Jodie Forrest., Jodie Forrest

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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The Coming Of Conan The Cimmerian, By Robert E. Howard. Reviewed By Harley J. Sims., Harley J. Sims Dec 2011

The Coming Of Conan The Cimmerian, By Robert E. Howard. Reviewed By Harley J. Sims., Harley J. Sims

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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2012: Midnight At Spanish Gardens, By Alma Alexander. Reviewed By Alana Joli Abbott., Alana Joli Abbott Dec 2011

2012: Midnight At Spanish Gardens, By Alma Alexander. Reviewed By Alana Joli Abbott., Alana Joli Abbott

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Mythopoeic Narnia: Memory, Metaphor, And Metamorphoses In The Chronicles Of Narnia, By Salwa Khoddam. Reviewed By Katherine Sas., Katherine Sas Nov 2011

Mythopoeic Narnia: Memory, Metaphor, And Metamorphoses In The Chronicles Of Narnia, By Salwa Khoddam. Reviewed By Katherine Sas., Katherine Sas

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Deadly Powers: Animal Predators And The Mythic Imagination, By Paul A. Trout. Reviewed By Emily E. Auger., Emily E. Auger Nov 2011

Deadly Powers: Animal Predators And The Mythic Imagination, By Paul A. Trout. Reviewed By Emily E. Auger., Emily E. Auger

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Arda Reconstructed: The Creation Of The Published Silmarillion, By Douglas Charles Kane. Reviewed By Holly Ordway., Holly Ordway Nov 2011

Arda Reconstructed: The Creation Of The Published Silmarillion, By Douglas Charles Kane. Reviewed By Holly Ordway., Holly Ordway

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Titus Awakes, By Maeve Gilmore. Reviewed By David Bratman., David Bratman Nov 2011

Titus Awakes, By Maeve Gilmore. Reviewed By David Bratman., David Bratman

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Once Upon A Time, Created By Edward Kitsis And Adam Horowitz, And Grimm, Created By Stephen Carpenter, David Greenwalt, And Jim Kouf. Reviewed By Harley J. Sims., Harley J. Sims Nov 2011

Once Upon A Time, Created By Edward Kitsis And Adam Horowitz, And Grimm, Created By Stephen Carpenter, David Greenwalt, And Jim Kouf. Reviewed By Harley J. Sims., Harley J. Sims

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Sword Woman And Other Historical Adventures, By Robert E. Howard. Reviewed By Brian Murphy., Brian Murphy Oct 2011

Sword Woman And Other Historical Adventures, By Robert E. Howard. Reviewed By Brian Murphy., Brian Murphy

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Stars Through The Clouds, By Donald T. Williams. Reviewed By Jen Pearson., Jen Pearson Oct 2011

Stars Through The Clouds, By Donald T. Williams. Reviewed By Jen Pearson., Jen Pearson

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Enigmatic Pilot: A Tall Tale Too True, By Kris Saknussemm. Reviewed By Jen Pearson., Jen Pearson Oct 2011

Enigmatic Pilot: A Tall Tale Too True, By Kris Saknussemm. Reviewed By Jen Pearson., Jen Pearson

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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The Guin Saga, By Kaoru Kurimoto, Translated By Alexander O. Smith With Elye J. Alexander. Reviewed By Daniel Baird., Daniel Baird Oct 2011

The Guin Saga, By Kaoru Kurimoto, Translated By Alexander O. Smith With Elye J. Alexander. Reviewed By Daniel Baird., Daniel Baird

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Blood Work: An Original Hollows Graphic Novel, By Kim Harrison. Reviewed By Berni Phillips Bratman., Berni Phillips Bratman Oct 2011

Blood Work: An Original Hollows Graphic Novel, By Kim Harrison. Reviewed By Berni Phillips Bratman., Berni Phillips Bratman

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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The Iron Druid Chronicles: Hounded; Hexed; And Hammered, By Kevin Hearne. Reviewed By Berni Phillips Bratman., Berni Phillips Bratman Sep 2011

The Iron Druid Chronicles: Hounded; Hexed; And Hammered, By Kevin Hearne. Reviewed By Berni Phillips Bratman., Berni Phillips Bratman

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Kraken: An Anatomy, By China Miéville. Reviewed By Jason Fisher., Jason Fisher Sep 2011

Kraken: An Anatomy, By China Miéville. Reviewed By Jason Fisher., Jason Fisher

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Pale Demon, By Kim Harrison. Reviewed By Sarah Beach., Sarah Beach Sep 2011

Pale Demon, By Kim Harrison. Reviewed By Sarah Beach., Sarah Beach

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Enchanted Glass, By Diana Wynne Jones. Reviewed By Pauline J. Alama., Pauline J. Alama Sep 2011

Enchanted Glass, By Diana Wynne Jones. Reviewed By Pauline J. Alama., Pauline J. Alama

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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The Throne Of Psyche, By Marly Youmans. Reviewed By Randy Hoyt., Randy Hoyt Sep 2011

The Throne Of Psyche, By Marly Youmans. Reviewed By Randy Hoyt., Randy Hoyt

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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J.R.R. Tolkien's Double Worlds And Creative Process: Language And Life, By Arne Zettersten. Reviewed By Andrew Higgins., Andrew Higgins Aug 2011

J.R.R. Tolkien's Double Worlds And Creative Process: Language And Life, By Arne Zettersten. Reviewed By Andrew Higgins., Andrew Higgins

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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The Waters Rising, By Sheri S. Tepper. Reviewed By Sara R. Tompson., Sara R. Tompson Aug 2011

The Waters Rising, By Sheri S. Tepper. Reviewed By Sara R. Tompson., Sara R. Tompson

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Toward The Gleam, By T.M. Doran. Reviewed By Doug Kane., Doug Kane Jul 2011

Toward The Gleam, By T.M. Doran. Reviewed By Doug Kane., Doug Kane

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Perchance To Dream, By Lisa Mantchev. Reviewed By Pauline J. Alama., Pauline J. Alama Jul 2011

Perchance To Dream, By Lisa Mantchev. Reviewed By Pauline J. Alama., Pauline J. Alama

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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From Girl To Goddess: The Heroine's Journey Through Myth And Legend, By Valerie Estelle Frankel. Reviewed By Hugh H. Davis., Hugh H. Davis Jul 2011

From Girl To Goddess: The Heroine's Journey Through Myth And Legend, By Valerie Estelle Frankel. Reviewed By Hugh H. Davis., Hugh H. Davis

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Tolkien And Wales: Language, Literature And Identity, By Carl Phelpstead. Reviewed By Damien Bador., Damien Bador Jul 2011

Tolkien And Wales: Language, Literature And Identity, By Carl Phelpstead. Reviewed By Damien Bador., Damien Bador

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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Fantasy Freaks And Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest For Reality Among Role Players, By Ethan Gilsdorf. Reviewed By Harley J. Sims., Harley J. Sims Jul 2011

Fantasy Freaks And Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest For Reality Among Role Players, By Ethan Gilsdorf. Reviewed By Harley J. Sims., Harley J. Sims

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

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