Leaf by Niggle
"Leaf by Niggle" (aka "Tree and Leaf") is the closest thing Tolkien ever wrote to an autobiography, though it's still very much a fictional short story. It gives us just a peek inside his personal aspirations and frustrations.
2 Jun 202111min
Is Tolkien Aragorn's "Descendant?"
In this video I discuss the theory that Aragorn's choice of a family name, "Telcontar," is intended as way to make Tolkien a part of his own mythology. I discuss the pros and cons of the theory, but if you think I missed something, chime in with a comment!
2 Jun 202120min
Farmer Giles of Ham
Perhaps Tolkien's only foray into outright comedy, Farmer Giles of Ham is humorous on multiple levels, from its nature as a parody to the many language-based jokes Tolkien includes in the story. It's a short, whimsical read very different from what most of us know Tolkien for, and well worth picking up. I recommend picking up this compilation: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Perilous-Realm-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0547154119/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1477875238&sr=1-4&keywords=farmer+giles+of+ham Unfortunately I can't seem to find an edition with commentary to explain the jokes that require more learning, but this at least has several other stories worth having in your collection.
2 Jun 202110min
What Does the Ending of "The Lord of the Rings" Mean?
I had a hard time understanding the end of Tolkien's great story for a long time, and I'm sure many others have as well, so here's what I think it really means. My previous video on the character arcs of all four hobbits is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOQ7dIVsktQ You can now find me on Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 And on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f You can support my channel by visiting my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek.
31 Mai 202110min
Riddles in the Dark: Spiritual Warfare by Bilbo and Gollum
Bilbo's riddle contest with Gollum is much more than just a game.... You can also find me on Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 And on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f You can support my channel by visiting my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek.
24 Mai 202118min
Middle Earth History: Silmarillion Overview
This video is for people who've never read the Silmarillion, or who need a quick refresher because it's been too long. I cover the basics of what it's all about, and future videos will get into a bit more detail. Or if you want the long version, pick up the book! https://www.amazon.com/Silmarillion-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0544338014/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483330919&sr=8-1&keywords=silmarillion Other videos I've done on Silmarillion topics: Numenor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqDslbXjg70 Beren & Luthien: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=123Pml3Zeko Story of Kullervo (basis for Turin Turambar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-FtGIqizCY
21 Mai 202137min
Middle Earth Pronunciation Guide
One of my pet peeves when it comes to movies and other videos/audio about Tolkien is that so many people don't seem to know how to pronounce things properly, despite the fact that Tolkien provided a pronunciation guide in the Lord of the Rings Appendices! Here's some basic rules that should help you pronounce basically anything correctly.
21 Mai 202114min
