Imaginary Creatures – Real Experience

TED Talk: Verlyn Flieger

Post by Jennifer Kiley

Post Thursday 30th October 2014

 

Who is your favorite character in LOTR?

Most people according to this speaker do not choose Frodo Baggins. I like him myself, personally. He is the center of everything to me.

I do like other characters but Middle Earth is so dangerous, you aren’t sure who will come out alive.

Entertaining & thought provoking talk. Will give LOTR fans a lot to debate about.

Don’t feel left out if not a LOTR fan. Her talk covers imaginary creatures & real life. ❤ jkm

Imaginary Creatures – Real Experience  Verlyn Flieger TED Talk

Published on Jul 5, 2014

Dr. Verlyn Flieger is Professor Emerita in the English Department at the University of Maryland, specializing in comparative mythology and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Having taught the latter for over 40 years, she invites her audience to explore Middle Earth as a reflection of the human condition, encouraging us all to recognize and embrace our inner Frodos and Gollums.