Tolkien at Oxford
By Oxford University
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Description
Podcasts that explore the relationship between J.R.R. Tolkien and Oxford University, where he both studied and worked.
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The Lord of the Rings: Tolkien's Legacy | 60 years since the publication of the series' final volume, a distinguished panel explore Tolkien's literary legacy. | 16 11 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Tolkien's Languages | These lectures cover an introduction to J R R Tolkien's career, show how medieval literature influenced his fiction, and consider the wider scheme Tolkien worked on linking his mythology to historical and other mythical events. | 21 3 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Tolkien and Medieval Literature | These lectures cover an introduction to J R R Tolkien's career, show how medieval literature influenced his fiction, and consider the wider scheme Tolkien worked on linking his mythology to historical and other mythical events. | 21 3 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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J R R Tolkien 'Beyond the Shoreless Sea' | These lectures cover an introduction to J R R Tolkien's career, show how medieval literature influenced his fiction, and consider the wider scheme Tolkien worked on linking his mythology to historical and other mythical events. | 21 3 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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J R R Tolkien: Medievalist and Mythmaker | These lectures cover an introduction to J R R Tolkien's career, show how medieval literature influenced his fiction, and consider the wider scheme Tolkien worked on linking his mythology to historical and other mythical events. | 21 3 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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The Hobbit at the Bodleian: World Book Day | Judith Priestman, curator of the Bodleian library, discusses the World Book Day 2010 exhibition, where a selection of J.R.R. Tolkien's original artwork which was used to illustrate The Hobbit, was on display to the public. | 13 4 2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Talking Tolkien: The influences of Medieval Literature on the Fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien | Stuart Lee and Elizabeth Solopova discuss the influences of medieval literature on the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien. | 25 3 2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Tolkien and Languages: Ancient and Invented | Interview with Dr Elizabeth Solopova from the Bodlian Library on the influence of medieval language on Tolkien's fiction. | 1 12 2008 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Tolkien and the Oxford English Dictionary: 'The Ring of Words' | A discussion with the authors of 'The Ring of Words', an exploration into Tolkien's work as a lexicographer for the Oxford English Dictionary. | 23 10 2008 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Interesting
If you are interested in Tolkien.
A mixed bag from Tolkien’s university
As is usual with anything recorded from the back of a lecture theatre these are of variable quality, hence the four stars. It is definitely worth listening to Stuart Lee’s excellent contributions. Anyone interested in JRR’s literary influences will get an enormous amount out of these. Unfortunately, Dr. Solopova maintains Tolkien’s tradition of not being the most lively lecturer (who is in their second language?), but in the ‘Talking Tolkien’ episode she is very good.
Yikes.
Dr Elizabeth sounds like a female version of Stephen Hawkin.
Great subject matter spoilt by the unfortunate voice of a robot.
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