225. J.R.R. Tolkien
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225. J.R.R. Tolkien mentions J.R.R. Tolkien, Author of the Century by Tom Shippey, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Tolkien and the Great War by John Garth, and The Fall of Gondolin by J.R.R. Tolkien with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
He wrote a second book called J.R.R. Tolkien, Author of the Century, where he was talking about Tolkien as a very specifically 20th century writer, a…
his book, The Lord of the Rings, is the... Single bestselling English language book of the 20th century.
The podcast discusses John Garth's book about Tolkien during the Great War, exploring its impact on his life and work.
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The host discusses Tolkien's significant impact on the popular understanding of the Middle Ages and how his work conn…
The host discusses the historical significance of J.R.R. Tolkien and his impact on literature and culture. They empha…
The host delves into John Garth's exploration of how Tolkien's experiences in the Great War shaped his literary creat…
The host discusses how 'The Fall of Gondolin' reflects Tolkien's personal experiences and emotional struggles, partic…
The host mentioned 'The Hobbit' while discussing his quest to visit J.R.R. Tolkien's grave, highlighting the signific…
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“The speaker discusses Tom Shippey's book, which talks about Tolkien as a very specifically 20th century writer and his significance.”
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“The speaker mentions reading The Lord of the Rings by the time they were about 10 or 11 years old, and it became a significant part of their childhood.”
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“The podcast discusses John Garth's book about Tolkien during the Great War, exploring its impact on his life and work.”
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“The first story Tolkien writes post-war, reflecting the horrors of mechanized warfare, is 'The Fall of Gondolin'.”
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“The speaker recalls reading The Hobbit as a child and how it became enshrined in their mind as the best book they had ever read.”
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The host discusses Tolkien's significant impact on the popular understanding of the Middle Ages and how his work connects to modern fantasy. They r…
The host discusses the historical significance of J.R.R. Tolkien and his impact on literature and culture. They emphasize that 'The Lord of the Rin…
The host delves into John Garth's exploration of how Tolkien's experiences in the Great War shaped his literary creations. This book provides a pro…
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The Lord of the Rings
“The Lord of the Rings is mentioned as the single bestselling English language book of the 20th century, and it has been adapted into a successful film series.”