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Daughter of Nienna
Grey Havens
Jun 6 2008, 1:24am
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this or that. It is certainly not all silly, only some places may be.
After reading The Hobbit in a book discussion series here at TORn in the Reading Room (RR) with other adults, I learned a lot about what the Hobbit is, what it isn't, what the sources are, etc. I learned just how adult it really is. Much more than one would pick up on first reading. It also has helped me to read books about Tolkien and his works, and about Mythology and Fearie and the history of story to see more of what is there.
The Hobbit is generally classified as a children's book, but the sources come from a deep cauldron of story ages full of ingredients and tradition, It is my feeling that there is a lot more than there than you have allowed yourself to see and experience,
That is not to say I don't get what your experience is having read it after LotR, I imagine it was a let down if you expected something the same. I, myself, don't quit get nearly the experience from it I get from LotR. I am sure there are a lot of people who feel similarly. However, I appreciate it a lot more than before, and I am super excited about the film being made.
I trust GDT will do it justice while simultaneously finding balance between what you call 'silly' and what he calls 'darker'. He knows a great deal about Mythology, Fairy tales, Fearie and Heroic Tales and based on his films & varous comments, I believe he will bring to the table a great level a depth as well.
"Some relavant & enlightening LINKs" — a post I made 4/26 (links from hsi website going in to depth of what I just said about what GDT knows, from his website & other sources):
http://newboards.theonering.net/...string=GDT%20;#92076
As a suggestion...
The next time there is a book discussion on The Hobbit in the Reading Room, join in... or at least lurk. You might be surprised by what you discover. There is bound to be such a discussion as we draw closer to the film.
sincerely
DoN
**Tribute: Lt. J.G. Robert Sterling, WWII Pilot MIA, by Gramma & DoN**
Art Gallery Revised, Aloha & Mahalo, Websites Directory
Nienna: “ those who hearken to her learn pity, and endurance in hope . . . All those who wait in Mandos cry to her, for she brings strength to the spirit and turns sorrow to wisdom." — Valaquenta
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GDT Talks Hobbit and Spoilers
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calisuri
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Jun 5 2008, 11:29am
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THe Hobbit is not a holy book.
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xxxyyy
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Jun 5 2008, 12:41pm
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No offense but...
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merklynn
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Jun 5 2008, 12:56pm
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No offence at all, we have different points of view.
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xxxyyy
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Jun 5 2008, 4:57pm
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"The Hobbit" is not "the first book Tolkien wrote".
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N.E. Brigand
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Jun 5 2008, 5:16pm
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My last words
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xxxyyy
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Jun 5 2008, 10:02pm
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Ok...
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merklynn
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Jun 5 2008, 10:29pm
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Why not please both groups?
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stormcrow20
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Jun 5 2008, 10:36pm
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The Hobbit is not all
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Daughter of Nienna
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Jun 6 2008, 1:24am
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PLEASE no Production Diaries
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Sunflower
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Jun 6 2008, 4:33am
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Are you sure you meant . . .
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Daughter of Nienna
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Jun 7 2008, 9:02am
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Humm humm...
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leo
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Jun 5 2008, 12:50pm
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How much will you keep up on?
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ArathornJax
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Jun 5 2008, 12:58pm
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Don't be scared
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Empedocles
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Jun 5 2008, 1:26pm
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Hear hear! //
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merklynn
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Jun 5 2008, 1:38pm
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Depends where it is coming from.
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leo
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Jun 5 2008, 2:00pm
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Agree
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Mithrandír
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Jun 5 2008, 4:50pm
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I think
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Artanis
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Jun 5 2008, 9:41pm
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Don't know if I'm in the minority here or not
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Kelvarhin
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Jun 6 2008, 8:11am
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Is is a 'spoiler' if you've read the book?
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deej
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Jun 5 2008, 2:10pm
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Peter did the same thing with LotR
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grammaboodawg
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Jun 5 2008, 2:37pm
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