Amateur Studies in Tolkien
I was struck by a passage recently in my annual re-read. When Frodo, Sam, and Pippin have their first encounter with a Black Rider, the text refers to the Ring as belonging to Frodo. A sudden unreasoning fear of discovery laid hold of Frodo, and he thought of his Ring. [I, 3, 'Three is Company']... Continue Reading →
The One Ring has been destroyed. And 10 year-old Lucy has a few thoughts.
What does Lúthien have in common with a couple of hobbits?
When Tolkien impacts your child deeply enough to warrant tears...
What did Lucy (aged 10) think of Book One of Lord of the RIngs?
Farmer Maggot is a stout fellow, and nobody trusts anyone else.
A 10 year-old's first experience with Tolkien's Black Riders.
Lucy's thoughts on "The Shadow of the Past" and "invisible men".
The Mathom-house 