David and John are joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss two chapters of The Silmarillion, Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor & Of the Darkening of Valinor. As they recap this action-packed set of chapters filled with political intrigue, familial betrayals, and giant spiders, they consider whether Tolkien is using Fëanor as a cautionary tale about creation for himself. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback.
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- November 2022 - Ainulindalë
- December 2022 - Valaquenta
- January 2023 - Of the Beginning of Days February 2023 - Of Aule and Yavanna
- March 2023 - Of the Coming of Elves and the Captivity of Melkor
- April 2023 - Of Thingol and Melian
- May 2023 - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Edalië
- June 2023 - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor
- July 2023 - Two Chapters - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor and Of the Darkening of Valinor
- August 2023 - Two Chapters - Of the Flight of the Noldor & Of the Sindar
- September 2023 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor
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