It’s the 22nd of September, the birth dates of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, according to our Middle-earth calendars.
That means it’s officially Hobbit Day! Continue reading “Happy Hobbit Day 2016!”
Month: September 2016
Northern Courage, Ofermōde and Thorin Oakenshield’s last stand
Northern Courage
Tolkien was fascinated by the concept he called “the theory of courage”, which exemplified one of the highest qualities in the literary Northern hero: that of unflinching courage, steadfast resolve and sheer determination of will in the face of impossible odds. Continue reading “Northern Courage, Ofermōde and Thorin Oakenshield’s last stand”
Roverandom
A nice read from ‘Tolkien Read Through’ about the often overlooked story of Roverandom.
New story on ‘The Trials of Sherlock Holmes’ blog!
A new short story has been posted on the The Trials of Sherlock Holmes blog.
After several months since the first post, you can now read a brand new tale: ‘The Adventure of the Wooden Diamond’.
Enjoy!
J.R.R. Tolkien: A Literary Sapling
On the anniversary of his death
For the majority of people, 2nd September is as normal a day as any other. It follows after the 1st and precedes the 3rd.
However, for Tolkien readers, this date is of particular significance. Just as we celebrate the birth of John Ronald every 3rd of January, so do we recognise and honour the day he passed away in 1973. Continue reading “J.R.R. Tolkien: A Literary Sapling”
A Tolkienist's Perspective 