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The Silmarillion

by J.R.R. Tolkien · Recommended by 2 people on 2 podcasts

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I was obsessed for my entire teenage Hood with the silmarillion tolkien's prequel to Lord of the Rings.
Kelsey Piper · The Ezra Klein Show · Mar 2023 Listen at 1:32:19

Why people recommend it

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien is an epic mythological masterwork that serves as a foundational prequel to The Lord of the Rings, detailing the vast history, creation, and ancient conflicts of Middle-earth. The expansive fantasy text surfaced in personal and thematic discussions on distinct podcasts. On The Jordan Harbinger Show, the host engaged in a conversation that touched upon the book's narrative depth in relation to navigating complex interpersonal relationships and finding paths to healing. Meanwhile, on The Ezra Klein Show, guest Kelsey Piper shared a personal reflection about her reading habits, confessing that she was completely obsessed with Tolkien's prequel to The Lord of the Rings throughout her entire teenage years. Piper highlighted how deeply the intricate lore and expansive mythos of the legendarium captured her imagination during her youth. These varied mentions illustrate the enduring cultural imprint of Tolkien's posthumously published work, resonating both as a deeply engaging literary obsession for young readers and as a rich narrative landscape capable of intersecting with personal reflections on human experiences and emotional healing.

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Kelsey Piper I was obsessed for my entire teenage Hood with the silmarillion tolkien's prequel to Lord of the Rings 1
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“I was obsessed for my entire teenage Hood with the silmarillion tolkien's prequel to Lord of the Rings”
Jordan Harbinger There's lots in the book about healing from narcissistic relationships while you are still in them or when… 1
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“There's lots in the book about healing from narcissistic relationships while you are still in them or when you're just trying to separate from them a little bit.”

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