Episode 9 - 'Black Fingon' with Megan B. Abrahamson & Maria K. Alberto

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02/20/23 • 90 min

To celebrate Black History Month, we welcome Tolkien scholars Megan B. Abrahamson and Maria K. Alberto for a discussion on their in-progress research into Black fan art depictions of the elf Fingon. In between Fëanorian apologia, they share what inspired Tumblr artists to break with the 'default' depiction of Tolkien's elves as light-skinned.

Note: We experienced some intermittent audio issues while recording this episode. Please excuse the audio quality in places.

Note: We experienced some intermittent audio issues while recording this episode. Please excuse the audio quality in places.

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