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The Literary Dwarf, Tyrion’s Historical Forbears

Posted on June 18, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

Over on the Tales After Tolkien Society blog, after an entry about a particular Game of Thrones episode, someone asked about placing Tyrion into the context of the appearance of dwarf characters in medieval narratives, in particular Arthuriana.  Not long … Continue reading →

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Satirists, Lost and Found

Posted on March 27, 2015 by E. C. Ambrose

Last week was an interesting one in the realm of satirical literature. It brought us word of the sad passing of a modern master, Terry Pratchett, author of the Discworld novels, and also of the re-discovery of the grave of … Continue reading →

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Great Characters of the Middle Ages: Rahere, Hospital Founder and King’s Fool

Posted on January 30, 2013 by E. C. Ambrose

This is the second in an irregular series of the unsung heroes, villains, and fools of the fourteenth century. You’ll notice as the series proceeds that there’s a lot of crossover between these categories, but none makes that so clear … Continue reading →

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