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The keys of Middle-earth

Tolkien R.J.J Rivendell Aug 12 2021, 10:55pm Views: 1068 The keys of Middle-earth Has anyone read The keys of Middle-earth by S.Lee and Elizabeth Solopova? i was wondering what kinds of sources are used [is it only the Icelandic sagas etc] and what kind of comparisons are made between Tolkiens world and those sources. Is it "inspirations" taking of names etc “I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated), but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms (out of a field); have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome); I go to bed late and get up late.” J.R.R Tolkien

grammaboodawg Immortal Aug 14 2021, 1:00pm Views: 951 I haven't read it :( Great Question!!! I'll bet if you shoot this question over to the Reading Room you'll have a better chance of getting some input :) Happy Hunting! We have been there and back again. Join the "Tolkien Fandom Oral History Project" TIME Google Calendar

Tolkien R.J.J Rivendell Aug 14 2021, 4:15pm Views: 939 thanks will do . “I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated), but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms (out of a field); have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome); I go to bed late and get up late.” J.R.R Tolkien