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Wandering the World and Works of JRR Tolkien

July 18, 2024

Exploring the Depths of Death in Tolkien's Barrow-downs

"Turn the veil all to glass and silver . . . a far green country . . . under a swift sunrise." — JRR Tolkien | Fellowship of the Ring | "Fog on the Barrow-downs" This post is adapted from episode #165 of Lore of the R…

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July 11, 2024

How to Read the Entire Lord of the Rings

“I endured him as long as I could, but the truth was desperately important, and in the end I had to be harsh.” —Gandalf | Fellowship of the Ring | A Shadow of the Past This post contains affiliate links. I recommend these produ…

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July 10, 2024

Themes from Lord of the Rings that Guide How Fans Should Act

“I gave Hope to the Dúnedain, I have kept no hope for myself.” —Aragorn’s mother | Lord of the Rings | Appendix A Don’t become a fan like a Star Wars fan In recent years, the fanbase for Star Wars has turned a…

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July 9, 2024

Your Guide to Wandering Middle-earth

“I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way.” —Frodo | Fellowship of the Ring | The Council of Elrond “Not all those who wander are lost.” —Gandalf | Fellowship of the Ring | Strider   Mae g'ovan…

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