01 - Eru, Creation and the Ainulindale
A Drunk History Of Middle-earth
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The Intricate Fictional History of Tolkien's Middle-earth
This chapter explores J.R.R. Tolkien's meticulous creation of his fictional world, delving into the languages and histories he developed as a passionate philologist. The speakers highlight how Tolkien's elaborate narrative was a crafted artifice, rather than a belief in authentic mythology.
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