The lesson of J.R.R. Tolkien’s abandoned Lord of the Rings sequel
'The New Shadow,' which Tolkien left unfinished at his death, has a chilling warning about the dangers of historical amnesia and peacetime rot.
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Lord of the Rings Family Tree
An amazing fan resource that charts as much of the LOTR family tree as possible.
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Thinking about making a Mastodon instance specifically for using Tolkien languages. No other languages permitted, except if with Tolkien langs (ie translating) Because my biggest issue in learning any language is having a continuing place to use it and engage with it.
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On Tolkien and Orwell
A very interesting comparison of two authors who I had no inkling of looking at as comparable.
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Tolkien pub the Lamb & Flag is to close after 450 years
Pour out a pint friends. It makes sense to close it, and legally the university has to. I'm sure once the Pandemic is over and restaurants and pubs can return to business someone will open it in a new location, but... it won't be the same. As a Tolkien fan I'm sad I was never able to make it over and see it, though I'm sure the atmosphere isn't the same as when Tolkien and Lewis were there.
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Antidepressant or Tolkien Character?
I did abysmally on it, 13/24. But it was good silly fun, worth 5 minutes of your time.
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