Скачать или смотреть What Books Did J.R.R. Tolkien Read? - An Interview with Dr. Holly Ordway

Dr. Holly Ordway's new book, “Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages” (Word on Fire Academic, 2021) reveals that J.R.R. Tolkien wasn't only shaped by medieval legends and Norse mythology. He read a surprising number of modern authors and stories, including novels, fairy tales, and even science fiction.

Brandon Vogt sits down with Holly to discuss her new book and the literature that shaped Tolkien's imagination, laying the foundation for Middle-earth.

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2:07 - Excited about new Word on Fire Academic line?

3:49 - How did Holly first discover Tolkien, and why is he such a large focus of her academic work?

6:29 - Was Tolkien only a medievalist who ignored modern literature and contemporary writers?

10:50 - What's wrong with Humphrey Carpenter's perspective on Tolkien and his claim that "[Tolkien] read very little modern fiction, and took no serious notice of it”?

17:18 - How is Tolkien like an iceberg, and how does this manifest in his reading habits?

21:42 - What are some modern authors or books that people may be surprised to learn Tolkien read?

28:34 - How was Holly's research experience with this book? Any major "ah ha!" discoveries or surprises?

32:47 - Who was William Morris and how did he impact Tolkien's work more than any other modern author?

37:56 - Who were some of Tolkien's favorite American writers and poets?

40:29 - Where in Tolkien's Middle-earth writings do you see clear signs of influence from modern sources?

44:17 - What news doors of Tolkien scholarship are opened by "Tolkien's Modern Reading"?

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