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Reading Tolkien

By: Benjamin Bassett
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  • This show examines Tolkien's work from a variety of literary perspectives. We examine Tolkien's lesser known works, his well known novels and his thematic and philosophical preoccupations and sentiments. Please join us!
    Copyright Ben Bassett and Razib Khan
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  • The Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 11 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor

    The Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 11 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor
    Jul 2 2023

    In this minisode I discuss the myth of the Sun and the Moon in The Silmarillion. I jump right into my thoughts so it is recommended that you have read the chapter recently. 
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    9 mins
  • The Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 10 - Of the Sindar

    The Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 10 - Of the Sindar
    May 27 2023

    In this episode I discuss the Sindar in Chapter 10 of The Silmarillion, and offer brief thoughts on my recent re-read of The Lord of the Rings.
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    17 mins
  • Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 7, 8 & 9

    Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 7, 8 & 9
    Jan 29 2023

    We discuss Fëanor (somewhat drunkenly!) in this new podcast, our first for 2023! For those who think Fëanor 'did nothing wrong' this is the podcast for you! We defend the great Elf's actions and discuss the bias of The Silmarillion narrator at this part of the story. But did Tolkien intend us to read his 'Bible' in this way! For answers to these and other questions please join us! 

    Find Reading Tolkien on twitter: @PodReading, and on Substack.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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Featured Article: Elrond—A Lord of the Rings Character Guide


If you love J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, then you know that all of the events of the story would be impossible without the half-Elf Elrond. Elrond, the Lord of Rivendell, lived in Middle-earth from the First Age to the beginning of the Fourth Age. It was with the help of Elrond that the evil Sauron was defeated and alliances were forged. Elrond is one of the most prominent characters throughout Tolkien's stories. But who is he and what is his story?

Featured Article Elrond A Lord of the Rings Character Guide
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