Questions tagged [j-r-r-tolkien]
For questions about the author, J. R. R. Tolkien. For questions about his works set in his Legendarium use [tolkiens-legendarium] and any other relevant tags. For questions about any of his other works use the appropriate tag/s.
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Did Tolkien give his son explicit permission to publish all that unfinished material?
As I've been reading the books/stories published by his son after his death, which are very much unfinished, I can't help but think of how embarrassing I would find it if somebody managed to dig up ...
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Was Tolkien familiar with Lovecraft's work?
I have not found any allusion to Lovecraft in Tolkien's works, as far as I can remember. Was Tolkien aware of Lovecraft's works, and, if so, did he ever read any of it? And if he did, did Tolkien ...
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Is the term "Hobbit Village" ever used canonically by Tolkien?
In November 6th, 2023's New York Times Crossword Puzzle, there was a theme answer of "HOBBIT VILLAGE" for the clue "Home for Tolkien's Bilbo and Frodo". (Spoiler for the full ...
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Were Bilbo, Frodo, or Samwise Tolkien's self-inserts?
Were Bilbo, Frodo, or Samwise Tolkien's self-inserts? Which one(s) and why?
I would accept an answer based either on Word of God or on a reasonable analysis by a third-party.
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Tolkien's art - Lake Mithrim
Scratching my head here trying to work out what object or event is represented by the bright golden triangle in the background.
Any ideas? Please don't tell me it is Thangorodrim! Perhaps it is the ...
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Did a Toby jug inspire J.R.R. Tolkien to create one of his characters?
While searching for J.R.R. Tolkien information online, I came across one photograph taken in September 1961 by leading London-based photographer Pamela Chandler of Tolkien relaxing in his study at his ...
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Science fiction story published before 1966 with constructed language demonstrating some NLP principles
In a 1966 interview, J.R.R. Tolkien was discussing his thoughts about contemporary science fiction writers.
It is when dealing with the question of language, he feels, that science fiction writers do ...
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What Old English works did Tolkien write?
In addition to being a fantasy author, Tolkien worked professionally as a linguist. His background in Old English found its way into many different aspects of the main books in the Lord of the Rings, ...
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Did Tolkien use Mont Saint-Michel as the inspiration for Minas Tirith
I am aware that Peter Jackson used Mont Saint-Michel as the inspiration of Minas Tirith, within the Return of the King movie.
If there any evidence that Tolkien used the same place as inspiration for ...
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Was J.R.R. Tolkien a fan of the original Star Trek series?
I have been doing some research on the Internet today trying to find out if J.R.R Tolkien had been a fan of the original Star Trek series, which ran from 1966 to 1969. Since Tolkien died in 1973, it ...
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As of now, who determines what is canon in the Tolkien universe? [duplicate]
With the debut of “Rings of Power,” I want to know whether the idea of “canon” exists in the Tolkien universe, and if so, who determines canon at this point in time?
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Where has Tolkien's Second Age material been published?
A new Tolkien collection, The Fall of Númenor, is due to be published in a few months. It will contain all of the second age material. I believe this will all be reprints. Aside from The Silmarillion ...
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Did Sam really plan to attack the orcs in Shelob's lair in the very end of The Two Towers?
‘He’s going out of harm’s way, I tell you,’ answered Shagrat. ‘See? He’s precious. I don’t trust all my lads, and none of yours; nor you neither, when you’re mad for fun. He’s going where I want him, ...
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Is there a longer audio clip than this where Tolkien discusses the Eagles?
I was linked to this today:
At first, I assumed that it was faked/cut together, but now I think it's real, and that he really did say this while alive. I never knew ...
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What exactly did Galadriel fear/know/assume would happen if she had accepted the Ring? [duplicate]
A frustrating part is where Frodo actually (sort of) offers the Ring to Galadriel. She appears to laugh and find it almost funny, and fight some internal battle against herself, until her "good ...
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