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

by Tom Shippey · narrated by Colin Mace

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1 Title 00:00:09
2 Foreword – AUTHOR OF THE CENTURY – Fantasy and the fantastic 01:06:39
3 Chapter 3 00:50:39
4 The contest for authority 01:07:52
5 CHAPTER II – THE LORD OF THE RINGS (1)_ MAPPING OUT A PLOT – Starting again 00:43:35
6 The Council of Elrond_ character revealed 00:50:55
7 Cultural parallels_ the Riders of the Mark 00:47:35
8 Chapter 8 00:37:25
9 Two views of evil 00:42:47
10 Positive forces_ 2 – Courage 00:29:16
11 Chapter 11 01:02:23
12 Timeless poetry and true tradition 00:42:06
13 Moments of eucatastrophe 00:44:09
14 CHAPTER V – THE SILMARILLION_ THE WORK OF HIS HEART – Lost lore and lays 00:25:47
15 A parallel mythology 01:03:32
16 Chapter 16 00:29:47
17 Poems written and rewritten 01:06:23
18 Afterword – THE FOLLOWERS AND THE CRITICS – Tolkien and the critics 00:54:33
19 Copyright 00:00:35

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The definitive critical study of Tolkien’s greatest works by the respected and world renowned Tolkien scholar Professor T.A. Shippey. Following the unprecedented and universal acclaim for The Lord of the Rings, the respected academic and world-renowned Tolkien scholar, Professor Tom Shippey, presents us with a fascinating and informed companion to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, in particular focusing on The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Written in a clear and accessible style

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