There And Back Again
Summary: In this series, story expert Alastair Stephens guides you through the pages of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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In this session, we complete our discussion of the Council of Elrond in Book 2, Chapter 2 of The Lord of the Rings!
In this session, we try valiantly to make it through the Council of Elrond, and fall just a little short of our goal.
In this session, we catch our breath in Rivendell and discuss a remarkable poetic achievement in book two, chapter one of The Lord of the Rings!
In this session, we race from Weathertop to the Ford of Bruinen, meeting Glorfindel and facing down black riders in chapter twelve of The Lord of the Rings!
In this session, we depart from Bree, confront the black riders on Weathertop, and hear the tale of Beren and Luthien!
In this session, we arrive in Bree, spend some time at the Prancing Pony, and meet the man they call Strider!
In this session, we discuss the importance of blue jackets and yellow boots, and journey with the hobbits through the Barrow-Downs!
In this bonus episode, I delve into the listener mailbag to answer questions on Gandalf, the origin of dwarves and orcs, and the protection of the Shire.
This week, we cover chapter five and six of The Fellowship of the Ring, and discuss Buckland, Sam's heroism, and the nature of the Old Forest.
This week, we cover chapter four of The Fellowship of the Ring, and discuss Sam's first encounter with elves, short cuts and beer, and the goodness of Farmer Maggot.
This week, we cover chapter three of The Fellowship of the Ring, and discuss hobbit-style urgency, leaving Bag End, encounters with Black Riders, and elves, sir! Elves!
This week, we cover the second half of the second chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring, and discuss Frodo's choice, the location of the Three Rings, and Sam Gamgee!
This week, we cover the first half of the second chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring, and discuss what Gandalf knew and when, the history of the ring, and the darkening world.
This week, we begin The Fellowship Of The Ring, and discuss hobbit culture, the influence of the ring, and how much Gandalf really knows.
This week, we open The Lord of the Rings and discuss the prefatory material, including Tolkien's discussion of allegory and applicability.
