J. R. R. Tolkien
Person
The author of sprawling novels, used as an analogy for God as the author of the universe, present in every aspect but not a character within it.
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Videos Mentioning J. R. R. Tolkien

Dan Carlin: Hardcore History | Lex Fridman Podcast #136
Lex Fridman
Author whose work is used as an example of evergreen literature whose long-term quality is paramount, regardless of creation time.

Bishop Robert Barron: Christianity and the Catholic Church | Lex Fridman Podcast #304
Lex Fridman
The author of sprawling novels, used as an analogy for God as the author of the universe, present in every aspect but not a character within it.

Steven Pressfield - The Artist’s Journey, Wisdom In Little Successes, & More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of epic fantasy, mentioned in comparison to Mike McClelland's book 'The San C'.