Senior Course (14 yrs and up), $195 - Prerequisite: Must have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Sojourn through the ages, reading works that influenced the great Tolkien including Greek and Norse mythology, as well as tales from England, Finland, and Germany. Each class will take time to discuss Tolkien’s works in light of these other stories poems, and sagas, and students can begin to glimpse the great wealth of inspiration that inspired the timeless characters of Tolkien's lore. While some readings may be challenging, they serve as a great reminder of the early legends and stories that continue to shape our culture and persistently fascinate the imagination.
To Buy:
All readings will be provided in an online format to registered students, although students may wish to obtain hard copies of the larger works including those by Padraic Colum, George MacDonald, and William Morris.
Reading List:
- The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum
- The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
- The House of the Wolfings by William Morris
- The Saga of King Heidrek the Wise translated by Christopher Tolkien
- Beowulf
- The Nibelungenlied
- Finnish Poetry: Kalevala
- Norse Poetry: Poetic & Prose Edda
- Old English Poetry