We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you by. 

(00:05) Exploring Lothlorien's Twilight Beauty
(20:21) Reflecting on Fellowship Dynamics in Lothlorien
(27:39) The Temptation of Galadriel
 

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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you by. 


(00:05) Exploring Lothlorien in Tolkien's Work
(15:49) The Power of Lothlorien
(26:12) Elven Diplomacy in Lothlorien
(41:17) Timelessness and Enchantment in Lothlorien
(53:14) Oxford Centre for Fantasy Podcast Promotion
 

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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you by. 


(00:05) Analyzing Chapter 5
(12:21) Analyzing Book vs Film Differences
(18:34) The Balrog Confrontation Analysis
(32:32) Chapter Favorites and Future Plans
 

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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you by. 


(00:05) Analyzing Chapter 5
(12:21) Analyzing Book vs Film Differences
(18:34) The Balrog Confrontation Analysis
(32:32) Chapter Favorites and Future Plans
 

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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you by. 

(00:05) Journey Through Moria
(14:54) The Doors of Moria
(31:34) Moria Obstacles and Character Insights
(46:20) Dwarf's Death and Elegy

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If you love Rohan and want to delve into Tolkien’s influences, you’ll enjoy reading William Morris’s 1889 fantasy novel The House of the Wolfings.

Join Dr Ingrid Hanson of the University of Manchester as she takes Julia Golding deep into the heart of Mirkwood in today’s episode of Mythmakers. Discover the fabulous female characters, Hall Sun and Wood Sun, along with the landscapes and artefacts that inspired Tolkien.

You can explore this text—and other works by Morris—at the Iowa University's Morris Archive: https://morrisarchive.lib.uiowa.edu/exhibits/show/titles
The Indian story of liberated women mentioned by Ingrid can be read here: https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/sultana/dream/dream.html

(00:05) William Morris and House of Wolfings
(12:08) Exploring William Morris's Fantasy Writing
(21:51) Exploring William Morris's Ecological Architecture
(30:53) Politics and Fantasy in Morris's World

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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you by. 

(00:05) Chapter Three
(14:46) Journey, Fellowship, and Cultural Insights
(25:09) Ancient Lands and Unseen Threats
 

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A fabulous new addition to the world of Tolkien literature is the recently published collection of his poetry.

Today on Mythmakers, join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker as they guide you through the highlights and must-read pieces, delving into Tolkien’s remarkable range and versatility. They explore what the collection reveals about his creative processes—did you know that, at one point, there were nine rings for the Elf-lords? The poems capture Tolkien wrangling his ideas as they evolve into their final form. There’s much to learn and discuss—enjoy! 

The poems are edited by Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond and published by HarperCollins.

(00:05) Exploring Tolkien's Poetry Collections
(15:36) Evolution of Tolkien's Myth-Making
(21:49) Unveiling Tolkien's Poetic Process
(30:12) Tolkien's Poetry Evolution and Purpose
(37:41) Tolkien's Evolution of Poetic Hope
(47:40) Tolkien's Poetry
(52:14) Poetry in Fantasy Worlds

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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you by. 

(00:05) The Council of Elrond Analysis
(08:53) Council of Elrond Characters and Politics
(20:43) The Council's Decision and Frodo's Offer
(32:35) Mythmakers Podcast

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It’s truly delightful when a world imagined by a dreamy child eventually blossoms into a novel for the adult writer.

In this episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding meets with Georgia Channon, who first conceived the idea for her book many moons ago during a school trip to a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Georgia shares her journey from stage to page, along with insights into what publishers are currently seeking from authors in this genre. Together, they explore the abundance of portal fantasy stories and discuss particularly what Georgia is doing with hers. Stay tuned to discover where they would both choose to become heroes!

(00:05) Author's Journey Into Fantasy Accents
(12:52) Exploring Portals and Magical Worlds
(23:02) Discovering Heroes in Fantasy Worlds

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