February 12, 2020
This is a tribute to Christopher Tolkien, who passed away on January 16, 2020. Without Christopher’s decades of dedicated research, especially the editing and publication of The Silmarillion, our knowledge of the fictional world and very real genius of J.R.R. Tolkien would be greatly diminished. Probably. . Tolkien scholar John Garth, author of acclaimed biography Tolkien and World War Ijoin the show to discuss a unique father-son collaboration in literary history.
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[5:36] How Christopher Tolkien helped John write his book
[13:40] The importance of the compositional chronology of JRR Tolkien’s works
[16:31] JRR Tolkien’s Lifetime Works Silmarillion and editorial problems caused by various drafts left behind at the time of his death.
[23:37] Christopher was involved in his father’s writings from an early age.
[29:19] Christopher’s thoughts on the next chapter lord of the rings written during World War II
[34:40] Christopher’s return from the war and his involvement with the Inklings
[37:01] The first response is of
Silmarillion;The reason for editing history of middle earth series
[43:17] JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis’ foray into science fiction.
[47:47] What we can learn from Tolkien’s early drafts
history of middle earth
[55:15] Christopher’s academic career was separate from his father’s writings.
[58:00] children of hurin, Beren and Lúthienand Fall of Gondolin
[1:00:19] Tolkien’s posthumous publications, favorites of John and Thomas; children of HUlin
[1:03:10] Tolkien explored his own creativity and flaws through his characters.
[1:06:01] Two recommendations for Tolkien fans who want to learn more.
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Christopher Tolkien’s obituary by John Garth https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/jan/20/christopher-tolkien-obituary
John Garth’s website http://www.johngarth.co.uk/
John Garth Tolkien and World War I
https://www.amazon.com/Tolkien-Great-War-John-Garth/dp/0007119534
John Garth Tolkien at Exeter University http://www.johngarth.co.uk/php/tolkien_at_exeter_college.php
If you haven’t read it yet, Silmarillion
https://www.amazon.com/Silmarillion-JRR-Tolkien/dp/0544338014/
John’s recommendations for “advanced” Tolkien research:
“Monsters and Critics” and other essays
https://www.amazon.com/Monsters-Critics-Essays-JRR-Tolkien/dp/026110263X
Fall of Gondolin https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Gondolin-JRR-Tolkien/dp/1328613046
Online Great Books Discount Links https://www.onlinegreatbooks.com/culture
Episode 27: Interview with OGB founder Scott Hambrick
https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/episode-27-always-wanted-to-study-great-books-heres-how-youll-actually-follow-through-scott-hambrick/
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