I meant to post this link ages ago, but I was on holiday. Unfortunately, you only have one day left to listen to it!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b091s20g
In short, I found it far more enjoyable a retelling of Beren and Lúthien than Christopher's book, despite the many liberties taken!
Tolkien in Love
Tolkien in Love
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Re: Tolkien in Love
I saw a note about this a couple of days ago at John Rateliff's blog.
http://sacnoths.blogspot.com/2017/09/to ... -love.html
John says "Have to confess I haven't made it all the way through it myself; it's well-done but for some reason off-putting."
http://sacnoths.blogspot.com/2017/09/to ... -love.html
John says "Have to confess I haven't made it all the way through it myself; it's well-done but for some reason off-putting."
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
Re: Tolkien in Love
If anyone is interested, I can provide a copy when its no longer available on the BBC site.
The Vinyamars on Stage! This time at Bag End