A blog for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, from complete beginners to avid enthusiasts, exploring the author's imaginary world, influential writing and cinematic adaptations.
Impressed by the sheer amount of comments and personal theories in reply to this post (Ungoliant: a Fragment of Melkor’s Discord?), instead of commenting back to each and every one of you, I’ve decided to post your feedback here and discuss them one by one: constructing a follow-up article with a collection of your ideas on the subject.
Hopefully, this will create further discussion… Continue reading “‘Ungoliant’ Post: Follow-up”
*Warning! It gets as confusing as reading The Silmarillion in Khuzdul for the very first time … you have been warned!*
A question often arises within the first few chapters of reading The Silmarillion.
After the initial pages, readers get acquainted with Ilúvatar and the Ainur: the divisions between Valar and Maiar, and their entry into the physical world.
Then this being comes along by the name of Ungoliant – assuming the shape of a giant spider who aides the Vala Melkor, and drains the light from the Two Trees of Valinor.
Continue reading “Ungoliant: A Fragment of Melkor’s Discord?”
Those following me on Twitter, some of you may have noticed that recently, I have been tweeting images with the MiddleEarthIsReal hashtag.
The idea behind this was to capture every day moments and physical aspects of life, that somehow remind me of Middle-earth (whether it’s a reference to a quote or passage from the books, or a visual familiarity to the films).
What’s all this buzz about a recording Tolkien made which has resurfaced all of a sudden?
(… and just in time for the new book launch, here)
That’s right folks.
Today the much-anticipated new book by Tolkien is now available 😀 Continue reading “New Tolkien book now available!”
Let’s talk about something pretty crazy within the Middle-earth legendarium, but intriguing nonetheless …
I’d just like to state that this is mere conjecture. It’s simply an idea … (and most likely, a preposterous one).
It may appeal to others though …
So I’m just going to throw this out there and hope others have thought about this, even for just a slight moment … Continue reading “The 10th Nazgûl?”
Terminologies:
Tolkienist = an individual who studies, and is a fan of the works of J.R.R Tolkien
Ringer = an ardent reader of The Lord of the Rings – but more specifically, a fan of the films
Well what can I say? I’ve thanked all of you kind people when I reached the 200+ mark (just over 3 months ago). But it seems I can’t thank you enough (so clichéd, I know).
But truth be told, I’m very grateful for all your support – no matter how little it is. Continue reading “We have reached 500+ followers! (…’Thank You’ poem attached)”
I’m excited to announce one of my first contributions to Middle-earth News 🙂
You may (or may not) have realized that recently I have been humbled by an offer to become one of their contributors. Continue reading “A Special Contribution …”
A Tolkienist’s Perspective, is pleased to announce the launch of its new channel on YouTube.
We have come a long way since it’s creation and it is high time to expand to further the scope of this blog – sharing our love for Tolkien’s works. Continue reading “Launching new YouTube Channel!”
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