T. A. Shippey

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Michael Silverblatt

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J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century (Houghton Mifflin) <BR> With the film of Lord of the Rings hard upon us, Professor Shippey recalls Tolkien and his interest in language and epic poetry. As a special treat, Shippey sings Tolkien's school song, which, disguised, makes its way into the Sagas of Middle Earth. <BR>

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