Listen "Appendix 2: Mythopoeia"
Episode Synopsis
This week, we have J.R.R. Tolkien's "Mythopoeia," read by Anika Smith!
You can find the text of the poem online if you want to read along, or you can buy this lovely book.
Music in the background is Lohengrin, by Richard Wagner.
Next week, we'll be back to discuss Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories," in which a part of "Mythopoeia" is quoted.
If you're enjoying these podcasts, please share with a friend or drop us a line to tell us so ([email protected]). Constructive feedback and suggestions for future episodes are welcome. We'd also very much appreciate reviews in iTunes, if you can spare the time. See you next week.
You can find the text of the poem online if you want to read along, or you can buy this lovely book.
Music in the background is Lohengrin, by Richard Wagner.
Next week, we'll be back to discuss Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories," in which a part of "Mythopoeia" is quoted.
If you're enjoying these podcasts, please share with a friend or drop us a line to tell us so ([email protected]). Constructive feedback and suggestions for future episodes are welcome. We'd also very much appreciate reviews in iTunes, if you can spare the time. See you next week.
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