I personally (that is to say myself, of my own opinion) like parentheticals and feel that they lend a certain air of sophistication; especially as...
The Silmarillion is a fascinating work. I wonder what Tolkien would have thought of his son's edit. I think he would have agreed with the creative...
Agreed. Create the backstory for your own reference. It isn't particularly necessary for a reader to know each and every aspect of a character,...
From what I've read Tolkien was a great tutor in terms of one to one tuition. Kind, considerate and genuinely interested in his students' academic...
Personally I'd be very cautious when it comes to "borrowing" from Tolkien. The man was, after all, a one-off. A truly exceptional man who wrote...
Hi guys, This is my very first post as well. I must say it's great to see there are obviously some Tolkien fans here! I'm a massive fan of the...
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