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Reading Tolkien

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!

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Recent episodes

  • Professor Michael Drout: The Tower and the RuinNov 23, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
  • Interview: Giuseppe PezziniMay 31, 2025 · 44 min
  • The Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 11 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of ValinorJul 2, 2023 · 9 min
  • The Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 10 - Of the SindarMay 27, 2023 · 17 min
  • Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 7, 8 & 9Jan 29, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
  • The Rings of Power discussion: Episodes 1 & 2Sep 8, 2022 · 36 min
  • JRR Tolkien, George RR Martin, and writing morally dubious charactersMay 8, 2022 · 2 hr 7 min
  • Silmarillion Sessions 2: Chapters 1-4Mar 13, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
  • Interview: Brian RoseburyMar 6, 2022 · 47 min
  • The Nature of Middle-earth with Daniel StrideJan 10, 2022 · 1 hr 34 min

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