It's Lit! - S02E06: The Constructed Languages of JRR Tolkien
Tolkien is widely regarded as the most influential author on the fantasy genre… period. But one of the less-discussed aspects of his work is the way Tolkien used constructed language in his writing. Nowadays authors are constantly making up words and languages for the worlds they build, but Tolkien was unique in that he constructed languages first, and then created worlds so his fictional languages would have somewhere to live.
Cast: Lindsay Ellis
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It's Lit! S02E06 Synopsis
Stream It's Lit! "The Constructed Languages of JRR Tolkien" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2020-07-16, this episode is part of Season 2 of It's Lit!. Featuring performances from Lindsay Ellis among the cast. With a runtime of 6m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Tolkien is widely regarded as the most influential author on the fantasy genre… period. But one of the less-discussed aspects of his work is the way Tolkien used constructed language in his writing. Nowadays authors are constantly making up words and...
