Tolkien scholar Tom Shippey talks Beowulf, Tolkien, & more!

Dr. Tom Shippey joins us to talk about his new book on Beowulf, Tolkien, and why his favorite character is...an orc? Enjoy this great conversation with one of the world's leading Tolkien scholars! Purchase the NEW Beowulf: Translation and Commentary: Other links for Dr. Shippey & his books: J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century: The Road to Middle-earth: Dr. Shippey's website: Dr. Shippey has taught at six universities, including St. Johns, Oxford, and Visiting Professorships at Harvard and the University of Texas. At Leeds, he held the Chair of English Language and Medieval English Literature (a post held by Tolkien in the 1920s.)

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This episode is 68:32 long.

This episode was published on May 8, 2024.

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