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The letters of J.R.R. Tolkien

a selection
Book • 2024
This revised and expanded edition of 'The Letters of J.R. R.

Tolkien' includes over 150 previously unseen letters, providing new insights into Tolkien's life, his family, and his literary works.

The letters, edited by Humphrey Carpenter and assisted by Christopher Tolkien, cover a wide range of topics, including the composition of 'The Hobbit', 'The Lord of the Rings', and 'The Silmarillion', as well as his personal life, professional relationships, and family matters.

This collection is a valuable resource for both scholars and fans, offering a detailed portrait of Tolkien as a storyteller, scholar, and individual.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Ivan Vendrov
as the source of quotes throughout the podcast.
“Passages I Highlighted in The Letters of J.R.R.Tolkien” by Ivan Vendrov
Mentioned by John as the compiler of Tolkien's letters.
Silmarillion Stories - E01 - Ainulindalë
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Susan Cain
for a quote about longing and exile.
Susan Cain: A Daughter’s Bittersweet Longing for Her Mother [Divergence 4/6]
Recommended by Caitlin as a book containing letters that discuss Tolkien’s faith.
Approaching the Lent with the Heart of a Hobbit
Mentioned by Speaker 0 when discussing Tolkien's letters.
“Passages I Highlighted in The Letters of J.R.R.Tolkien” by Ivan Vendrov
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Christopher Gillespie
when referring to his letter to Christopher about Genesis's unfashionable status amongst Christians.
402: Tolkien - Certainly there was an Eden on this very unhappy earth

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