This video from Professor Micheal D. C. Drout, professor of English and Director for the Center for the Study of the Medieval at Wheaton College. An examination of how to read and understand Tolkien’s work. it’s fun, light-hearted and very informative, engaging for beginners and experienced Tolkien readers alike. And after watching this, go read Tolkien. I am getting ready to read The Children of Hurin.
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I love this lecture. Also, as a single work, Children of Hurin is actually my favorite Tolkien piece. Though depending on my mood, that claim changes to “The Hobbit.”
Thanks Bandoras! I’m always hunting for good lectures about the Professor. This one was a real gem. 🙂
Huge thanks Victoria for bringing this to me! I loved it and learned much 🙂