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.
I thought it would be a good idea to spend just a few minutes understanding the concept of “dragon-talk” and “dragon-sickness”. I have always found that many people confuse the two as being one and the same. Moreover, with the advent of the film trilogy, this distinction between them seems to have disappeared completely.
So, whilst I claim to be no Tolkien expert, here’s my take on the issue.
Continue reading “Explained: Dragon-talk and Dragon-sickness”
Within Tolkien’s works there are only two instances in which the Withered Heath is mentioned, and both come from The Hobbit.
The first (and only) time we get to know about this place is from a comment made by Thorin during the ‘Unexpected Party’.
“And I know where Mirkwood is, and the Withered Heath where the great dragons bred.”
The Hobbit, ‘An Unexpected Party’
Whilst my curious reader-appetite has been satisfied, I’ve always wanted to know more about this particular location in Middle-earth. Continue reading “Wind on the Withered Heath”
Unbelievable. Yesterday was year number 3 since the creation of this blog.
What an amazing 36 months it’s been. Posts come and go (perhaps not as often as they once did), but what made this whole blogging experience so amazing was your contribution as readers and followers.
A massive thanks for keeping up with my crazy posts, commenting, liking and sharing.
I’m always thinking of what to write about next; and whilst real-life duties take away from the time spent writing, I’m still looking forward to future posts.
Thank you once again for your loyalty and support!
New post coming soon …
(Now where’s that birthday cake?)
A Tolkienist's Perspective 