by John Pletcher | Apr 13, 2020 | Archives, Books, Easter, Occasions, On Fairy-Stories, The Silmarillion
“Tolkien viewed this wonderful concept as operative for our history, not just Middle-earth.” Like most inhabitants of Present-earth, you are probably not uproariously excited about going back to work after the holiday weekend. You might take heart as you...
by Dan Cruver | Apr 8, 2020 | Books, Easter, Frodo, Occasions, On Fairy-Stories, Sam Gamgee, The Return of the King
“The Resurrection is the eucatastrophe of the story of the Incarnation. This story begins and ends in joy.” What does the word “Eu-cata-strophe” mean? To answer this question, we must always remember that J.R.R. Tolkien was first and foremost a student of...
by Dan Cruver | Jan 3, 2019 | Articles, Books, Members-Only Content, Tolkien's Letters
A very Happy Birthday to John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, who was born on 3 January 1892. May his books continue to experience many happy returns!On a related note, in a 1965 letter to Rayner Unwin, Tolkien asked, “Do you think you could mark the New Year by dropping the...
by Dan Cruver | Nov 26, 2018 | Books, Tolkien's Letters
Imagine getting the above Christmas note from J.R.R. Tolkien… If you had received that note as a gift from him, how would it rank as one of the most thoughtful or memorable gifts you’ve ever received? Let us know! Here’s the transcription of...
by Jacob Forrest | Jul 30, 2018 | Articles, Books, Joseph Pearce, Members-Only Content, Tolkien Authors
August 2018 BUndle The Best of Tolkien by Joseph Pearce Originally published January 2017 For some time I’ve had the intention of drawing up a list of what I consider to be the best books on J.R.R. Tolkien. It is, therefore, not a list of the best books by him but the...
by Jacob Forrest | Jul 30, 2018 | Articles, John Pletcher, Members-Only Content, The Children of Húrin, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Return of the King, The Silmarillion, The Two Towers, Tolkien Authors
August 2018 Bundle Tolkien Time Travel Encounter Silmarillion Wonder by John Pletcher Ever dreamed of being able to time travel? Perhaps you think such a phenomenon is impossible. I have good news! J.R.R. Tolkien would love to help fulfill your dream. Amidst readers’...
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