It’s time for the continuing adventures of Aldarion as he finally has eyes for Erendis. As he sails off for distant shores. Plus, the Green Bough of Return and more beautiful names of trees!

Week 038 - Second Age Saturday: Amid the Coldness of Others

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We continue in the Revised and Expanded edition of Tolkien’s Letters and learn that the Professor just couldn’t catch a break in the autumn of 1953.

Week 043 - Tolkien Tuesday: There Will Be Not a Few

Join The Man of the West as he starts week 43 of the TTT by quoting Reverend Lovejoy to answer a question about Fëanor. No, you read that correctly.

Week 043 - Mailbag Monday: Yes, With an If… No, With a But

Join The Man of the West as he wraps up the first week of Series 6 of the TTT by continuing his reading through the story of Aldarion and Erendis. A time of peace and joy is short-lived as Aldarion once again is drawn to the Sea.

Week 042 - Second Age Saturday: At War Within Himself

The Man of the West has heard your pleas, and will return to the forests of Doriath for another series in The Lay of Leithian. Today’s episode features anguish, jealousy, and dancing lessons.

Week 042 - First Age Friday: Of Living Love and Mortal Pain

There is no need to get angry: The Man of the West will continue the TTT’s readings in A Long-Expected Party. This time, Bilbo gets silly, while Gandalf speaks sternly.

Week 038 - Second Age Saturday: Amid the Coldness of Others

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