To Hope's End

This week, we discuss estel, hope. Why is it so important to our sense of Tolkien's Legendarium? How it is lost, or turned to despair? How do we continue to fight in the face of adversity?

Thanks to Elizabeth and Nathan for the questions!

Show Notes

• Anthem (Leonard Cohen)
• The Hobbit (1967 BBC Radio)
• Flanders and Swann
• The Road Goes Ever On: A Song Cycle
• Middle-earth: Shadow Of Mordor
• Jennifer Hale
• A world for children: J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: or There and Back Again (C.S. Lewis)
• Who Is Tom Bombadil?
• The Muster At Marquette
• “Don’t Go Where I Can’t Follow.” Sam’s Grief For Frodo in Shelob’s Lair

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What is Shire Reckoning?

Shire Reckoning is a twice-weekly podcast dedicated to the work of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien. Join Alastair Stephens every Sunday for the latest from the Shire, and accompany our Fellowship every Tuesday evening as we study Tolkien's work in a welcoming, unhurried journey through the most influential fantasy stories of all time.