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Short Story Hour: "Leaf by Niggle" by J. R. R. Tolkien (FREE PREVIEW)
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- Close Reads Podcast
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- Apr 10, 2026
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- 3943
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Summary
Welcome to another episode of our new series on classic short stories! This month, it’s Tolkien’s beloved story about creativity, hope, and the finitude of life. It’s also a little bit about Dante and Virgil, maybe a bit auto-biographical, and the perfect story to discuss during the Easter season. We discuss. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe