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J.R.R. Tolkien - Part 1

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy

CHAPTER

Tolkien's Background and Love for Words

The speakers discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's background as a philologist and his love for words, exploring how it influenced his creation of Middle-earth. They also share their personal experiences with reading Tolkien's works and highlight the value found in his unique fantasy novels.

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