Tolkien the Poet: Our verdict on the New Collected Poems of JRR Tolkien
Published on Apr 10, 2025, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:58:53
Published on Apr 10, 2025, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:58:53
A fabulous new addition to the world of Tolkien literature is the recently published collection of his poetry.
Today on Mythmakers, join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker as they guide you through the highlights and must-read pieces, delving into Tolkien’s remarkable range and versatility. They explore what the collection reveals about his creative processes—did you know that, at one point, there were nine rings for the Elf-lords? The poems capture Tolkien wrangling his ideas as they evolve into their final form. There’s much to learn and discuss—enjoy!
The poems are edited by Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond and published by HarperCollins.
(00:05) Exploring Tolkien's Poetry Collections
(15:36) Evolution of Tolkien's Myth-Making
(21:49) Unveiling Tolkien's Poetic Process
(30:12) Tolkien's Poetry Evolution and Purpose
(37:41) Tolkien's Evolution of Poetic Hope
(47:40) Tolkien's Poetry
(52:14) Poetry in Fantasy Worlds
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