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010 - It Is A Gift
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Length:
96 minutes
Released:
May 7, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this special spoiler-filled episode, we delve into Tolkien's letters and The History of Middle-earth to examine Tolkien's concept of mortality as "the gift of the One to Men." We discuss the fates of Elves and Men and how they illustrate a central theme in the legendarium, and demonstrate that anything in life can be improved with a reference to The Princess Bride.
Released:
May 7, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
008 - And So It Begins: Finally reaching Chapter 1 of the Quenta Silmarillion, we behold an Arda too perfect to last, offer a brief geography lesson, and shamelessly poke fun at as many Valar as possible before stopping to admire the beauty of the Two Trees of Valinor. Also,... by The Prancing Pony Podcast