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A panel reading of Tolkien's 'Leaf by Niggle' explores themes of purgatory, sub-creation, and the weight of creative work.

Tolkien's "Leaf by Niggle" gets a full panel reading — purgatory, sub-creation, and the eternal weight of creative work. Thomas Salerno leads Kathryn Laffrey, Rob Leonardi, and Robert King through this haunting, personal story. The post Leaf by Niggle appeared first on StarQuest Media .

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