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The Tolkien Professor

The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, Assistant Professor of English at Washington College in Maryland. Find me on Facebook at “The Tolkien Professor,” on Twitter at @tolkienprof, or at my website at www.tolkienprofessor.com. I have also begun a grand new venture: the Mythgard Institute, offering courses on Tolkien studies for credit at the MA level, or just for fun! Join us at www.mythgard.org.

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Episode 133: Silmarillion Seminar 19: Quenta Chapter 18 Jan 29, 2012

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The nineteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 18 of the Quenta Silmarillion, " Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin "

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Episode 132: Riddles in the Dark 1: Thorin son of Thrain son of Thror Jan 28, 2012

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A discussion of Thror and Thrain, and predictions about Thrain's depiction in the film.

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Episode 131: Announcements: January 25 2012 Jan 27, 2012

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What's new at The Tolkien Professor, including two new podcasts and an updated website.

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Episode 130: Return and Recovery Dec 13, 2011

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The Hobbit Series Lecture 8 in which we discuss the death of Thorin and Bilbo's return to Bag End. Text: Chapters 18 and 19: " The Return Journey" and " The Last Stage "

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Episode 129: Silmarillion Seminar 18: Quenta Chapter 17 Dec 11, 2011

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The eighteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 17 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Coming of Men into the West"

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Episode 128: The Hobbit Grows Up Dec 06, 2011

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The Hobbit Series Lecture 7 in which we discuss the death of Smaug and the Battle of Five Armies. Text: Chapters 14, 15, 16 and 17: "Fire and Water," "The Gathering of the Clouds," "A Thief in the Night," and "The Clouds Burst."

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Episode 127: Mythgard Question and Answer Call-in Session Dec 01, 2011

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Professor Corey Olsen answers questions from people interested in taking courses at the Mythgard Institute (www.mythgard.org).

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Episode 126: Bilbo Earns His Reward Nov 30, 2011

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The Hobbit Series Lecture 6 in which we consider the foolishness of the dwarves and the final turning point of Bilbo's career. Text: Chapters 11, 12, and 13: "On the Doorstep," "Inside Information," and "Not At Home."

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Episode 125: Bilbo Builds His Resume 2 Nov 24, 2011

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Finally! The return of the hobbit series! The Hobbit Series Lecture 5, Part 2, in which we consider one of the major turning points in Bilbo's life. Text: Chapters 8, 9, and 10: "Flies and Spiders," "Barrels Out of Bond," and "A Warm Welcome."

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Episode 124: WC Faerie Course, Session 22 Nov 18, 2011

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Lord Dunsany, The Book of Wonder, Part 2. Recorded 3/21/11.

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