Tolkien and the Women of Middle Earth
Risking Enchantment
“Our Lady, upon which all my own small perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded.” - J.R.R. Tolkien. In this episode of Risking Enchantment we discuss the female characters of The Lord of the Rings, and Middle Earth in general. We look at Tolkien's approach to women characters, the ideals and flaws they portray and how his Catholic faith informed his ideas of femininity. Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Rachel Sherlock and Maria Connolly Follow me on social media: @seekingwatson Follow the podcast on Instagram: @riskingenchantmentpodcast Find out more at www.rachelsherlock.com Works and Authors mentioned: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien, ed. Humphrey Carpenter The Gospel According to Tolkien by Ralph C. Wood The Once and Future King by T.H White Risking Enchantment Episode 6: The Fall of Chivalry in Arthurian Legend Secret Fire: The Spiritual Vision of J R R Tolkien by Stratford Caldecott YouTube: The History of Galadriel- Lord of the Rings Lore YouTube: Shelob Lore - Lord of the Rings Lore Beren and Luthien by J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Christopher Tolkien What We’re Enjoying At the Moment Rachel: Ronald Knox's Murder Mysteries Tea with Tolkien