The Rest Is HistoryAugust 29, 2022

225. J.R.R. Tolkien

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About This Episode

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is one of the most prestigious authors in modern history, best known for writingThe Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. In the first of two episodes, Tom and Dominic explore Tolkien's childhood, his relationship with religion, and the impact that the rapidly changing English countryside had on the creation of Middle Earth. Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien

“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.”

ASIN: B08C8XFQMN

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The Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien

“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.”

ASIN: B0099SNQYG

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J.R.R. Tolkien, Author of the Century

Tom Shippey