We didn't get around to Gurthang in this conversation, sadly! Next time. Briefly though, it is hard to determine if Gurthang is actually sentient, or just a narrative device - similar to the talking fox (which none of the "authors" of the book could have possibly known about).
The official date of release is in December, which is what Amazon and other big retailers are showing. But the publisher has officially released it, so you should be able to find a copy from a local bookstore (special order) or from Kent State University Press directly - www.kentstateuniversitypress.com/2023/pity-power-and-tolkiens-ring/
The discussion of the potential sentience of the Ring was intriguing. Perhaps you touch on it later, but what does one make of the sword Gurthang?
We didn't get around to Gurthang in this conversation, sadly! Next time. Briefly though, it is hard to determine if Gurthang is actually sentient, or just a narrative device - similar to the talking fox (which none of the "authors" of the book could have possibly known about).
When is/was this book released?
The official date of release is in December, which is what Amazon and other big retailers are showing. But the publisher has officially released it, so you should be able to find a copy from a local bookstore (special order) or from Kent State University Press directly - www.kentstateuniversitypress.com/2023/pity-power-and-tolkiens-ring/