About Tolkien Lore

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In this channel I'll discuss pretty much anything and everything related to J.R.R. Tolkien. A lot of videos will focus on Lord of the Rings and the broader Middle Earth universe, but I'll also touch on Tolkien's life, his other writings, and anything else you can think of. Hope you enjoy!

Tolkien, Allegory, and Applicability: Freedom of the Reader Is Not License to Reinterpret

I’ve noticed that many people, when trying to justify their opinions about Tolkien’s works, resort to his statement about preferring “applicability,” which lies in the freedom of the individual reader, to allegory, which is the purposed domination of the author. But does Tolkien’s statement really…

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Upcoming Changes to Patreon and the Future of the Channel

Just a quick update on some new things I’ll be doing and how I’m updating my Patreon benefits. Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek

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Who in Middle-Earth Could Effectively Wield the One Ring?

We often take for granted that Sauron’s Ring is a magical item of great power, but can just anyone use it? What could it be used for? These are questions I will address with varying degrees of certainty in this video. Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.…

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