Articles related to "J R R Tolkien"
Tolkien and Null-Tolkien
A 'brief' article wherein the author relates a conversation with a friend who is not a fan of Tolkien's Middle-earth sagas.
myth • metaphor • tolkien • middle-earth • joseph campbell
A 'brief' article wherein the author relates a conversation with a friend who is not a fan of Tolkien's Middle-earth sagas.
myth • metaphor • tolkien • middle-earth • joseph campbell
Choosing a Baby Name from Tolkien
JRR Tolkien has inspired a number of parents to call their babies Galadriel and Arwen. Here are some Professor-esque alternatives.
baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
JRR Tolkien has inspired a number of parents to call their babies Galadriel and Arwen. Here are some Professor-esque alternatives.
baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
When is a movie not just a movie?
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings
Tolkien Themed Birthday Cake Ideas
Ideas for thrilling the birthday geek with a Middle-Earth novelty cake.
lotr cake ideas • lotr birthday cake ideas • lotr birthday cake • tolkien birthday cake ideas • tolkien birthday cake
Ideas for thrilling the birthday geek with a Middle-Earth novelty cake.
lotr cake ideas • lotr birthday cake ideas • lotr birthday cake • tolkien birthday cake ideas • tolkien birthday cake
Elvish Baby Names
Elvish names are becoming increasingly popular for babies. This list describes the meanings and characters behind several beautiful Elf names from LOTR.
elvish baby names • elven names • elvish names • female elvish characters • list of tolkien elves
Elvish names are becoming increasingly popular for babies. This list describes the meanings and characters behind several beautiful Elf names from LOTR.
elvish baby names • elven names • elvish names • female elvish characters • list of tolkien elves
Exploring Tolkien's Fourth Age
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
How did Tolkien actually portray the Rohirrim?
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
In search of the online Tolkien community
A discussion of how Tolkien fans can help build and promote the online fannish community, with references to some valuable resources.
tolkien fans • webmasters • message boards • online communities • middle-earth
A discussion of how Tolkien fans can help build and promote the online fannish community, with references to some valuable resources.
tolkien fans • webmasters • message boards • online communities • middle-earth
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973)
This month guest author Mark W. Swarthout, contributing editor of a North American Genealogical History site and I exchanged articles. Check out his site at http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/north_american_gene_history Mark writes about J.R.R. Tolkien, who created the fantasy world of Middle Earth. Populated with a memorable spectrum of imaginary characters, from the familiar elves and dwarves to his unique hobbits and orcs. His first book, <I>The Hobbit,</I> was published in 1937 and was eventually followed by <I>The Lord of the Rings,</I> a series of five books published in three volumes. Within these pages, Tolkien's love of trees is a key element, as is his fear of spiders. Since his death in 1973, his children have edited and published additional stories and volumes of his notes. <I>The Fellowship of the Ring</I> will hit the big screen this fall, the first of three films in an epic production of his books
biography • tolkien • tolkein • lord of the rings • the hobbit
This month guest author Mark W. Swarthout, contributing editor of a North American Genealogical History site and I exchanged articles. Check out his site at http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/north_american_gene_history Mark writes about J.R.R. Tolkien, who created the fantasy world of Middle Earth. Populated with a memorable spectrum of imaginary characters, from the familiar elves and dwarves to his unique hobbits and orcs. His first book, <I>The Hobbit,</I> was published in 1937 and was eventually followed by <I>The Lord of the Rings,</I> a series of five books published in three volumes. Within these pages, Tolkien's love of trees is a key element, as is his fear of spiders. Since his death in 1973, his children have edited and published additional stories and volumes of his notes. <I>The Fellowship of the Ring</I> will hit the big screen this fall, the first of three films in an epic production of his books
biography • tolkien • tolkein • lord of the rings • the hobbit
Tolkien's Cottage of Lost Play
A discussion of transitional space and Tolkien's story about Olore Malle.
tolkien • psychology • transitional objects • fantasy • privacy of self
A discussion of transitional space and Tolkien's story about Olore Malle.
tolkien • psychology • transitional objects • fantasy • privacy of self
Tolkien's Middle-earth doesn't look like Medieval Europe
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
Welcome to Tolkien's Middle-earth...online
An overview of the online world devoted to J.R.R. Tolkien and his marvellous creation, Middle-earth.
tolkien • middle-earth • web sites • toys • gaming
An overview of the online world devoted to J.R.R. Tolkien and his marvellous creation, Middle-earth.
tolkien • middle-earth • web sites • toys • gaming
Can Middle Earth Top That Galaxy Far, Far Away?
Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movie project is stimulating as much excitement as "Star Wars."
lord of the rings • peter jackson • tolkien • movies • web sites
Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movie project is stimulating as much excitement as "Star Wars."
lord of the rings • peter jackson • tolkien • movies • web sites
Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Garn, Garn, It's an Orc's life for me!
A discussion of how Orcs are portrayed, could be portrayed, and perhaps should be portrayed in movies, television, and online gaming systems.
orcs • lord of the rings • mordor • brigands • bandits
A discussion of how Orcs are portrayed, could be portrayed, and perhaps should be portrayed in movies, television, and online gaming systems.
orcs • lord of the rings • mordor • brigands • bandits
Jackson Takes On Middle Earth
New Line and Peter Jackson undertake "Lord of the Rings" movie project
tolkien • movies • lord of the rings • peter jackson • fantasy
New Line and Peter Jackson undertake "Lord of the Rings" movie project
tolkien • movies • lord of the rings • peter jackson • fantasy
Middle-earth: Myth, Legend or Tale?
Part two in a series examining Tolkien’s Middle-earth stories and appraising their value as myth, legend and tale.
tolkien • myth • legend • tale • grimm
Part two in a series examining Tolkien’s Middle-earth stories and appraising their value as myth, legend and tale.
tolkien • myth • legend • tale • grimm
Movie Review: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
This article is a movie review of "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King."
tolkien • frodo • sam • gandalf • aragon
This article is a movie review of "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King."
tolkien • frodo • sam • gandalf • aragon
The Breaking of the One Ring
This is Part 1 of an examination of the meaning of the One Ring in Tolkien's trilogy.
mythology • fantasy • tolkien • middle-earth • psychology
This is Part 1 of an examination of the meaning of the One Ring in Tolkien's trilogy.
mythology • fantasy • tolkien • middle-earth • psychology
The Breaking of the One Ring-Part 2
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
The Breaking of the One Ring-Part 2
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
The Princess and the Goblin
A review of a much loved children's book. Macdonald's fairy tale has depths that can be enjoyed by most adults.
macdoanld • fairy tale • femininity • psychology • tolkien
A review of a much loved children's book. Macdonald's fairy tale has depths that can be enjoyed by most adults.
macdoanld • fairy tale • femininity • psychology • tolkien
The Princess and the Goblin
A review of a much loved children's book. Macdonald's fairy tale has depths that can be enjoyed by most adults.
macdoanld • fairy tale • femininity • psychology • tolkien
A review of a much loved children's book. Macdonald's fairy tale has depths that can be enjoyed by most adults.
macdoanld • fairy tale • femininity • psychology • tolkien
Would Sandra Bullock be a good Mrs. Isildur?
Speculations about Isildur's wife and how her life might be portrayed in a movie.
isildur • middle-earth • elendil • sauron • tolkien
Speculations about Isildur's wife and how her life might be portrayed in a movie.
isildur • middle-earth • elendil • sauron • tolkien
Tolkien In Metal
A deeper delve into the inspiration behind metal bands reveals that a lot derive music and lyrics from Lord Of The Rings and other Tolkien tales
tolkien • lord of the rings • john ronal reuel tolkien • tolkien influence music metal • gorgoroth
A deeper delve into the inspiration behind metal bands reveals that a lot derive music and lyrics from Lord Of The Rings and other Tolkien tales
tolkien • lord of the rings • john ronal reuel tolkien • tolkien influence music metal • gorgoroth
Potter Versus the Ring Trilogy
Though they are both magical quests, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy actually approach magic in very different ways.
harry potter • the lord of the rings • magic • j.k. rowling • j.r.r. tolkien
Though they are both magical quests, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy actually approach magic in very different ways.
harry potter • the lord of the rings • magic • j.k. rowling • j.r.r. tolkien
Lonely Wanderers and the Tales That Almost Were
The story of Earendil changed considerably through the years of Tolkien's life. In a similar fashion, the history of the Lords of Dol Amroth also underwent changes. The promise of both stories was thus never fully achieved.
earendil • the book of lost tales • imrazor the numenorean • mithrellas • nimrodel
The story of Earendil changed considerably through the years of Tolkien's life. In a similar fashion, the history of the Lords of Dol Amroth also underwent changes. The promise of both stories was thus never fully achieved.
earendil • the book of lost tales • imrazor the numenorean • mithrellas • nimrodel
The Quests of Middle-earth
A look at Tolkien's use of quests in his stories, long and short, and of how role-playing games and more recent fantasy stories have departed from Tolkien's ideas.
quest • gilgamesh • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings • fellowship
A look at Tolkien's use of quests in his stories, long and short, and of how role-playing games and more recent fantasy stories have departed from Tolkien's ideas.
quest • gilgamesh • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings • fellowship
Can Middle-earth survive the commercialization of Tolkien?
A discussion of how the commercialization of Tolkien's works may or may not affect the impression new fans form of Middle-earth in years to come.
tolkien • middle-earth • film rights • movies • hobbits
A discussion of how the commercialization of Tolkien's works may or may not affect the impression new fans form of Middle-earth in years to come.
tolkien • middle-earth • film rights • movies • hobbits
Guillermo del Toro Directs Hobbit
Guillermo Del Toro will direct The Hobbit and one further prequel to Peter Jackson's hugely successful trilogy of Lord of the Rings films.
the hobbit • guillermo del toro • del toro directs the hobbit • the hobbit films • the hobbit movies
Guillermo Del Toro will direct The Hobbit and one further prequel to Peter Jackson's hugely successful trilogy of Lord of the Rings films.
the hobbit • guillermo del toro • del toro directs the hobbit • the hobbit films • the hobbit movies
Racism and The Lord of the Rings
It is the changing cultural situation, not the original texts, which have led some people to identify possibly racist elements to the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
lord of the rings film • racism and film • lord of the rings • peter jackson • j.r.r.tolkien
It is the changing cultural situation, not the original texts, which have led some people to identify possibly racist elements to the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
lord of the rings film • racism and film • lord of the rings • peter jackson • j.r.r.tolkien
The Eagle and Child
The Eagle and Child in Oxford was known affectionately as the "Bird and Baby" by the two men who made it part of literary history: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
oxford • literary pub • c.s. lewis • j.r.r tolkien • inklings
The Eagle and Child in Oxford was known affectionately as the "Bird and Baby" by the two men who made it part of literary history: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
oxford • literary pub • c.s. lewis • j.r.r tolkien • inklings
Writing Children's Fantasy Novels
Some of literature's most enduring and best loved children's books fit into the fantasy category. This article is a brief introduction to three different styles.
fantasy • writing fantasy • writing books • creative writing • shrek
Some of literature's most enduring and best loved children's books fit into the fantasy category. This article is a brief introduction to three different styles.
fantasy • writing fantasy • writing books • creative writing • shrek
A Real World, a Pseudo-History
Tolkien's Middle-earth is not an imaginary world. It is the real world at a imaginary period of time.
middle-earth • tolkien • imaginary • pseudo-history • fairy
Tolkien's Middle-earth is not an imaginary world. It is the real world at a imaginary period of time.
middle-earth • tolkien • imaginary • pseudo-history • fairy
Bingo Baggins, Frodo Took and a Hobbit in Wooden Shoes
Wherein the author speaks of Tolkien's decades-long struggle in writing his masterpiece, 'The Lord of the Rings'.
tolkien • anduin • numenor • hobbit • baggins
Wherein the author speaks of Tolkien's decades-long struggle in writing his masterpiece, 'The Lord of the Rings'.
tolkien • anduin • numenor • hobbit • baggins
Blue Remembered Hill For Sale
July brings the best out of Shropshire with plenty of local events
shropshire • shrewsbury • church stretton • ludlow • wrekin
July brings the best out of Shropshire with plenty of local events
shropshire • shrewsbury • church stretton • ludlow • wrekin
Dear Gandalf ...
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Ferthu Theoden Hal!
If you've ever wondered what was so special about Theoden, there may be an answer to your question. We can study the world in which Theoden lived to learn a little more about him.
theoden • edoras • tolkien • eomund • eofor
If you've ever wondered what was so special about Theoden, there may be an answer to your question. We can study the world in which Theoden lived to learn a little more about him.
theoden • edoras • tolkien • eomund • eofor
Frodo's Temptation - the New Lord of Barad-dur
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
Frodo's Temptation, Frodo's Failure
An examination of what has been called Frodo's failure as a hero.
frodo • ring • sauron • mordor • hobbit
An examination of what has been called Frodo's failure as a hero.
frodo • ring • sauron • mordor • hobbit
Ghan-Buri-Ghan, Where Are You?
A review of 'The Return of the King', the third installment of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
return of the king • peter jackson • tolkien • aragorn • legolas
A review of 'The Return of the King', the third installment of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
return of the king • peter jackson • tolkien • aragorn • legolas
Hey guys, how's the weather down there?
A review of the impact that New Zealand's climate may have on filming the "Lord of the Rings" movies, how Peter Jackson may address issues of climate and geography, and what challenges lie ahead for him.
tolkien • lord of the rings • peter jackson • actors • movies
A review of the impact that New Zealand's climate may have on filming the "Lord of the Rings" movies, how Peter Jackson may address issues of climate and geography, and what challenges lie ahead for him.
tolkien • lord of the rings • peter jackson • actors • movies
Just Whose Middle-earth Is It, Anyway?
J.R.R. Tolkien brought us to Middle-earth, but we have never left it since then....
middle-earth action figures • cinderella • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • movies
J.R.R. Tolkien brought us to Middle-earth, but we have never left it since then....
middle-earth action figures • cinderella • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • movies
Mountains on the Left, Ruins on the Right
Tolkien Enterprises recently moved to protect its trademarks in the gaming marketplace. Can they really prevent the gaming community from exercising its imagination, or are they just delaying the inevitable?
tolkien enterprises • iron crown enterprises • middle-earth • gaming • role-playing games
Tolkien Enterprises recently moved to protect its trademarks in the gaming marketplace. Can they really prevent the gaming community from exercising its imagination, or are they just delaying the inevitable?
tolkien enterprises • iron crown enterprises • middle-earth • gaming • role-playing games
Much ado about Arwen: Elven Princess
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
arwen • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • middle-earth • aragorn
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
arwen • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • middle-earth • aragorn
Myth, Monomyth and Middle-earth
This month’s article should be considered the preface to an on-going examination of the value of Tolkien’s Middle-earth writings.
myth • middle-earth • tolkien • joseph campbell • hero
This month’s article should be considered the preface to an on-going examination of the value of Tolkien’s Middle-earth writings.
myth • middle-earth • tolkien • joseph campbell • hero
Notinole from Babylon to Middle-earth
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
babylon • egypt • romans • latin • elvish numerals
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
babylon • egypt • romans • latin • elvish numerals
Returning the Archetypal King
The popular "Return of the King" in movie theaters may hint at archetypal connections to the idea of the king.
"return of the king • " "lord of the rings • " king • jung • tolkien
The popular "Return of the King" in movie theaters may hint at archetypal connections to the idea of the king.
"return of the king • " "lord of the rings • " king • jung • tolkien
The Moot at the Marathon
A short report concerning the author's attendance of the marathon showing of Peter Jackson's cinematic rendering of Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings'.
lord of the rings • tolkien • society • tol-eressea • smial
A short report concerning the author's attendance of the marathon showing of Peter Jackson's cinematic rendering of Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings'.
lord of the rings • tolkien • society • tol-eressea • smial