JRR Tolkien's Leaf by Niggle
Update: 2025-03-02
Description
In this episode, we’re diving into J.R.R. Tolkien’s Leaf by Niggle; a short but beautiful story that describes our friend Niggle as he strives to create his perfect tree, leaf by leaf. Initially he fails but in collaboration with his neighbor Parish, he builds something far greater.
Whether Tolkien meant for the names of Niggle and Parish to have deeper meaning or just "picked at random from the first name I came to in the phone directory" (from the letters of JRR Tolkien), he uses both characters to create meaningful symbols of love, work, and relationship. This story -- like Niggle's tree -- is a gift.
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I appreciate the way you both speak clearly and space your words appropriately. You definitely have voices for podcast, radio, and even television. I haven't had to rewind to understand something I couldn't make out. Well done! I enjoy your stories. I haven't read any that you have talked about yet, but I sure enjoy both of your outlooks on each book. I have always had problems reading between the lines, so this is helping me to understand what that really means. What a brilliant idea, you two!