Audiobook J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by T. A. Shippey in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Imagine hearing T.A. Shippey, the brilliant medievalist who knows Tolkien's world like his own breath, guide you through it all. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a warm, insightful conversation you'll want to linger over. As the Houston Chronicle put it, it's "enormous fun," and you'll quickly understand why-Shippey doesn't just explain The Lord of the Rings; he makes you feel why those words shimmer. He breaks down the linguistic magic, showing how Tolkien's invented languages aren't just cool-they're the very heartbeat of Middle-earth. You'll hear Frodo's journey not just as adventure, but as a deep, human pull toward myth, echoing from Beowulf to Grimm's tales.
Shippey's voice-calm, precise, full of genuine enthusiasm-makes complex ideas flow like a story. He tackles The Hobbit's surprising connection to the grander world of Rings, reveals why The Silmarillion isn't just a footnote, and even shines light on Tolkien's lesser-known works, all while weaving it all back to Tolkien's life and the tradition he carried forward. As Harper's Magazine noted, his commentary "elucidates Tolkien's lovely myth" perfectly, making you see the depth without losing the wonder. You won't just learn about Tolkien; you'll feel why he matters, why his stories still shape our world. The Chicago Sun-Times called it a "triumph," and listening to Shippey unpack it all-his clarity, his passion, the way he makes you hear the magic in every sentence-you'll agree. This isn't just a book about Tolkien; it's the perfect companion for anyone who's ever felt the pull of a hobbit's quiet courage or the shadow of a dragon. You'll finish it eager to revisit Middle-earth, not as a reader, but as someone who finally understands how it all came to be. A true gift for any Tolkien fan, delivered with the warmth of a friend sharing their favorite secret.
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