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This really does get very specific on Tolkien's academic interests, which I probably would have gotten more out of if i were more familiar with 1. Old English and its literary tradition, and 2. linguistics. That said, there were still some fascinating titbits relating back to the legendarium, the way it really isn't possible at all to separate the two out, and also just the fun of seeing the subtle and not-so-subtle sarcasm of his come through in the personality of his lectures.
Last but not least, I'm just a fan of seeing other people's genuine joy in their fields, and even if at least a third of that probably flew over my head, this does it very well.
Last but not least, I'm just a fan of seeing other people's genuine joy in their fields, and even if at least a third of that probably flew over my head, this does it very well.