Tolkien encountered a tape recorder for the first time …So enchanted was Tolkien with this novel technology that he proceeded to record himself reading much of his work over the years to come.” A reader of that website compiled many of these recordings and shared them with Brain Pickings, which posted them online for all to enjoy. Thankfully, Tolkien recorded himself reading his own writings and left us with a rare treasure that brings his stories to life.Īccording to the website Brain Pickings, “In the summer of 1952, sixty-year-old J.R.R. Read more: Was the world of Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ based on a kingdom in East Africa?Ī most appropriate way to commemorate Tolkien Reading Day would be to listen to the author himself read portions of his great works. Being a medievalist and a faithful Catholic, Tolkien likely knew the significance and specifically chose March 25 for the most earth-shattering event in his fantasy realm. In medieval Europe this day was believed to be the actual date when Christ died on the cross and destroyed death, opening the gates of heaven. It is the day in Tolkien’s Middle-Earth when the One Ring is destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom and the evil empire of Sauron is defeated. The date of March 25 has special significance to fans and Catholics alike. Tolkien by reading favorite passages.” Read more: Tolkien’s Middle-Earth love story, Beren and Luthien, to be published in 2017 According to the Tolkien Society, the annual event “has been organised by the Tolkien Society since 2003 to encourage fans to celebrate and promote the life and works of J.R.R. What better way to celebrate #TolkienReadingDay than to hear from the author himself?Įach year on March 25, Tolkien fans around the world mark the day by reading one of the many works penned by the popular Catholic author.
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