The Tolkien Road
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0384: The Lord of the Rings » Prologue » Concerning Hobbits
What exactly are hobbits—and where did they come from?
In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we begin our journey through the Prologue to The Lord of the Rings with “Concerning Hobbits,” exploring Tolkien’s surprisingly detailed history of h...
0230: Unfinished Tales » Overview & Background
What exactly is Unfinished Tales—and why did Christopher Tolkien choose to publish his father’s unfinished writings at all?
In this episode of The Tolkien Road, we begin a new journey into Tolkien’s posthumously published legendarium by ex...
0381: The Lord of the Rings » Tolkien's Foreword(s)
What did Tolkien himself say The Lord of the Rings was about?
In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we explore Tolkien’s forewords to The Lord of the Rings — because there are actually two very different versions.
- 00:00 — What Did Tolki...
0001: The Silmarillion - Introduction (2015 version)
Why is The Silmarillion so difficult to read—and what exactly are you getting into when you open it for the first time?
In the very first episode of Talking Tolkien, John and Greta begin their journey through The Silmarillion by looking at...
0188: The Mariner’s Wife - Part 5: The Mariner’s Mailbag
What can the tragic marriage of Aldarion and Erendis tell us about sacrifice, longing, reconciliation, and the fate of Númenor?
In this listener mailbag episode of The Tolkien Road, we respond to questions and comments inspired by our jour...
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