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Hosted by Stephen Westbrook · arts · EN-US · 10 episodes
West of Valinor is an attempt to trace some of the origins of the mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien, and to spend some time talking about some of the theology, history, poetry, and philosophy that The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion bring up. It is a podcast for fans of Middle Earth by a fan of Middle Earth.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWest of Valinor is a arts podcast hosted by Stephen Westbrook, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Episode #11
A discussion of the chapter "A Warm Welcome" from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit . A look at the role of Men in the canon of Middle Earth. A contrast of Kings and Masters, monarchy and Enlightenment era politics. A look into the editing process between the pure story of a hand-written draft and the symbolism in a polished typescript. "Thag You Very Buch". Support the show
West of Valinor
<p>A discussion of the chapter "Barrels Out of Bond" from The Hobbit. A look at how Tolkien's second chapter about elves goes in a more medieval direction than the Victorian elves of Chapter 3, and just exactly what the medieval conceptions of elves were. A look at the theistic nature of the dwarves escape from the elven king, and a some theories on just who the elven king was and what Professor Tolkien may have been thinking of when he wrote the character.</p><p>Support the show</p>
Episode #9
<p>An examination of "Flies and Spiders" from The Hobbit. The historical and archetypal uses of forests, and the evolution of spiders from the role of creators to the role of villains. The progression of Bilbo from afterthought to real hero.</p><p>Support the show</p>
Episode #8
<p>An examination of "Queer Lodgings" from The Hobbit. A look at Gandalf's playbook from the other side, and the historic power - but not malice - of bears. A look at how The Hobbit begins to intentionally imitate Anglo Saxon literature and tradition. </p><p>Support the show</p>
Episode #7
<p>Looking at Chapter 6 of The Hobbit, "Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire," we meet wolves (or wargs) and eagles. So we look at the uses of wolves and eagles throughout myth and folklore, and we examine what it means for Bilbo and company to no longer be menaced by mythic, fairy tale creatures, but to be menaced by the wild itself, and saved by the wild itself.</p><p>Support the show</p>
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