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So you want to read The Silmarillion, eh?

If you have any interest in Middle-earth, it’s only natural. Especially for those who have completed The Lord of the Rings (no small feat in and of itself), it’s the most logical next step.

In episode 272 of The Tolkien Road Podcast, we kick off our Silmarillion re-read that will span the better part of 2022. Over the next several months, we’ll be going chapter-by-chapter through Tolkien’s saga of Middle-earth First Age.

If you’re planning to watch LOTR on Prime, which premiers in September, this will be a great way to improve your knowledge of Middle-earth lore and history so that you can get the most out of that show.

So what are you waiting for? Join us!

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

John R
Kaitlyn of Tea With Tolkien

Quote of the Week » NO HOBBITS! » 4:15
The Challenge of The Silmarillion » 7:15
LOTR on Prime? » 11:30
Background of The Silmarillion » 13:15
Table of Contents » 17:50
The Stories (incl. “Akallabêth”) » 20:27
Silmarils? » 25:45
Foreword, Introduction (Waldman Letter) » 28:37
Themes of The Silmarillion (Fall, Mortality, Machine) » 33:30
Tables of Elves & Men, Note on Pronunciation, Index of Names » 45:06
The Map of Beleriand » 58:05
Haiku! » 1:01:23

Helpful Links

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Intro to The Silmarillion (8-part video series) » https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqUat2OcwnPD6rnkcZw7MHykbf-yhtAGf
Exploring The Second Age of Middle-earth » Lord of the Rings on Prime » https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqUat2OcwnPAA9xTbKdL0rQ4rKMzplEKt
Middle-earth in The First Age Map » https://www.deviantart.com/thesidh/art/Middle-earth-in-First-Age-875414773
The Shape of Arda » https://www.deviantart.com/matejcadil/art/Ambarkanta-The-Shape-of-the-World-900642602

SHOUT-oUTS

Special thanks to the following patrons:

- John R
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Andrew T
- Ms. Anonymous
- Redhawk
- 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

AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (JANUARY OF 2022) » Tyler W, Mike M, Elina V, Richard K, Melanie, Scott W, Jason T, David G, John R