Book Review: The Story of Kullervo
The Story of Kullervo provides an interesting look at Tolkien's creative process and some of his source material for the Silmarillion.
2 Jun 202112min
Smith of Wootton Major
We all know Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings, and many of us are familiar with the Silmarillion and perhaps the fact that he was a philologist by profession. But did you know he wrote several othe...
2 Jun 202116min
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 as...
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 ...
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...
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 ar...
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 suppor...
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...
21 Mai 202137min
