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We are delighted to welcome Carl Hostetter to The Tolkien Road!
Carl is the editor of the forthcoming book The Nature of Middle-earth, the latest collection of previously unpublished writings from JRR Tolkien.
This was a wide-ranging discussion! We covered topics like Tolkien’s final word on the length of Valian Years, Elrond’s “Man-equivalent” age, Carl’s involvement in the study of Quenya and Sindarin, how he came to write this book, and so much more!
Be sure to check out the patron-only bonus discussion we had with Carl, in which we discuss his views of Peter Jackson’s films, what he’s expecting from LOTR on Prime, and his opinion on the ever-controversial question of Tolkien and religion.
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The Executive Producers of this episode are Andrew T, John R., and Ms. Anonymous.
Special thanks to the following patrons:
- Andrew T
- John R
- Ms. Anonymous
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Shannon S
- Brian O
- Emilio P
- Zeke F
- James A
- James L
- Chris L
- Chuck F
- Asya V
- Ish of the Hammer
- Teresa C
- David of Pints with Jack
- Jonathan D
- Eric S
- Joey S
- Eric B
- Johanna T
- Mike M
- Robert H
- Paul D
- Julia
- Werty
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