Jess of the Shire

The channel focuses on analytical, close-reading videos about J.R.R. Tolkien’s fiction and legendarium. Typical episodes are thematic essays and character studies (e.g., heroism in The Lord of the Rings, the tragedy of Fëanor, the mothers of Middle‑earth), examinations of Tolkien’s lesser‑known texts and fragments, and explorations of worldbuilding elements (the sea, religion). Occasionally the channel situates Tolkien alongside broader literary and mythic works.

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Calculated from videos published in the last 12 months

1 video every 11 days
Publishing pace
Regular
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53 min
Average video duration
2 h 25 min
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