We're joined by editors Dr. Emily Strand and Dr. Amy H. Sturgis to discuss their new essay collection &quot;STAR WARS: ESSAYS FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY.&quot; From in-universe lore to real-world influences, this compilation of academic analysis reveals new depths even diehard fans may have missed.
Guest Info:
Dr. Emily Strand
Website: <a href="http://www.emilystrand.com" rel="nofollow">www.emilystrand.com</a>
&amp; <a href="http://liturgyandlife.com/" rel="nofollow">liturgyandlife.com</a>
Co-host of podcasts &quot;Potterversity” and “Meet Father Rivers&quot;
Dr. Amy H. Sturgis
Website: <a href="http://www.amyhsturgis.com/" rel="nofollow">www.amyhsturgis.com</a>
Professor of intellectual history and speculative fiction
Book Info:
&quot;STAR WARS: ESSAYS FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY&quot; Available via Vernon Press: <a href="https://vernonpress.com/book/1751" rel="nofollow">https://vernonpress.com/book/1751</a>
OR request it from your local library!
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