An in-depth conversation with Joseph Pearce and host Rafael Pi Roman.Joseph Pearce, originally from England, is an internationally acclaimed author with 30 published books, including bestsellers The Quest for Shakespeare, Tolkien: Man and Myth, and the most recent, Classic Literature Made Simple: Fifty Great Books in a Nutshell. He is the editor of the St. Austin Review. Pearce has given lectures at many international literary events. He serves as a Visiting Professor of Literature at Ave Maria University and a Visiting Fellow at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in Merrimack, New Hampshire. He recently was the guest lecturer in Bishop Caggiano’s Bishop’s Lecture Series at Fairfield University.Rafael Pi Roman, host, is an acclaimed journalist with extensive experience in public affairs and political news. He has been a key figure at Thirteen/WNET since 1992. His Emmy award-winning work includes hosting and producing numerous programs, including "New York Voices" and "New Jersey Capitol Report." Pi Roman's deep understanding of media and engaging interviewing style make him an ideal moderator for "The Literary Catholic."