{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"0251 - The Nature of Middle-earth: An Interview with Carl Hostetter","description":"We are delighted to welcome Carl Hostetter to The Tolkien Road! Carl is the editor of the forthcoming book The Nature of Middle-earth, the latest collection of previously unpublished writings from JRR Tolkien. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Andrew T, John R, Ms. Anonymous By the way, here's that preview we discussed: https:\/\/preview.aer.io\/The_Nature_of_Middleearth-NDAxNzU2 Pre-order The Nature of Middle-earth: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CjmfbE Get the bonus episode here: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/0251-patron-only-54569705 This was a wide-ranging discussion! We covered topics like Tolkien's final word on the length of Valian Years, Elrond's "Man-equivalent" age, Carl's involvement in the study of Quenya and Sindarin, how he came to write this book, and so much more! Be sure to check out the patron-only bonus discussion we had with Carl, in which we discuss his views of Peter Jackson's films, what he's expecting from LOTR on Prime, and his opinion on the ever-controversial question of Tolkien and religion. Special thanks to these amazing patrons: Andrew T John R Ms. Anonymous Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien Shannon S Brian O Emilio P Zeke F James A James L Chris L Chuck F Asya V Ish of the Hammer Teresa C David of Pints with Jack Jonathan D Eric S Joey S Eric B Johanna T Mike M Robert H Paul D Julia Werty Become a patron: https:\/\/patreon.com\/tolkienroad   ","author_name":"The Tolkien Road","author_url":"https:\/\/tolkienroad.com\/","html":"