That's a great explanation that I don't think I have heard elsewhere. Also, in the tactical reasons, the Eagles said in the Hobbit that they do not stray too far from the Mountains because humans tend to shoot at them. Sounds a bit risky...

Great line of thinking and well verbalized! I don’t recall any mention of shortcuts (via eagle or otherwise) in Campbell’s model of the Hero’s Journey!

David, I've just discovered your channel and have been enjoying watching your videos this evening. I just subscribed as well. This video of your Arthurian collection couldn't have arrived at a more appropriate time as this has so far been an Arthurian Summer for me. I began by reading The Once and Future King, followed by The Book of Merlyn. And -- an endeavor I'm most proud of, having intended to read it ever since 1986 when a teacher recommended it to me -- just a few days ago I finished reading Le Morte d'Arthur for the first time. I say, "for the first time," because I intend to return to it again and again. Very much as I do regularly with Tolkien. I'm a reader who prefers Classic Literature, genuinely getting great enjoyment from these older works. So I tend to notice when someone else shares an interest. Thanks for the videos, and I'll be interested to hear about your progress in poetry.

Loving this channel.

Finest pipe weed in the Southfarthing! Love your aesthetic man haha. That folio edition looks amazing. I saw it's sold out but wow does it look cool. You've got a great appreciation for books in general. What's the significance of starting on Sept 19th? I'd definitely read these books again. Saw the movies last month

A nice overview of your library. Glad to see we have some of the same books. All the best with your Arthurian endeavors

Another great video, sir! It would be amazing if you and Malcolm Guite were able to get together and create a video. I hope all is well you you and yours 🙏🎉

Great collection! This year I've dived into other stories by Tolkien like Leaf By Niggle, Smith of Wootton Major, etc. and if you haven't tried them yet they are really good. Also, out of curiosity may I ask what tobacco you're smoking?

Really cool channel, just subscribed!

I like your "Malcolm Guite" style. Very unpolished, in a good way, and personal.

If you want some temperate weather you need to come to wet windy darkest Lancashire, England. Best wishes with what you choose to read and to your channel. Did someone say muffins?

Thank you for this reading. I always enjoy Chesterton!

One of his best essays :)

Man the seconds I saw you, I wanted to see all of the personality you have exposed in this video, great work ❤

Biscuits?!😂 it makes me laugh that Mr. G.K Chesterton wrote possibly the wordiest and most polite yelp review of its time.

Just found your channel, love the suit, church warden pipe, and educated dialog about tolkien, subscribed! Keep up the good work, sir. I look forward to watching future content when sipping my pipe!

Very Malcolm Guite setup.

My favorite book is Milton's Paradise Lost

I've found a great channel here! 💚

very dapper. the one m trying to collect is the deluxe edition on india paper it’s all 3 books one one very slim special edition which is pretty cool but $$

Maybe a tolkien library video?

Who is the publisher for the Romance of Tristan and Iseult. I watched Malcolm Guite's video too and loved this book.

Very pleasant start

I never liked poetry until I can across Malcolm’s work. He single handedly showed me the beauty of really good poetry.

I assume you watch Malcolm Guite?? Very, very similar video

Inspired by Malcolm Guite by any chance??

Starting a read on the 19th of September is a neat idea, I'm going to do just that :)

the pipe and suit is very tolkien of you