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This was a mixed bag for me. The literary parts were so interesting, seeing the growth of Tolkien‘s early work and ideas, and the development of his mythology. I was fascinated by the connections the author traced between Tolkien‘s early writing, his life leading up to the war years, and his experiences in the war. But unfortunately, so much of the war part was a slog for me. Maybe I‘d have gotten more out of this ⤵️

I‘m at dinner with my husband and his friend. While they watch football, I‘ll read my book! And eat a piece of cake! #hyggehourreadathon

I finished my audio reread a few days ago, but this morning I revisited the postscript to more closely consider Garth‘s discussion of the way writers wrote about WWI and specifically its influence on Tolkien‘s work.

This quote emphasizes one of the key aspects of Tolkien‘s work that I love. Many of his characters are simple people who just keep going and make a difference in their own small ways.

#FellowshipOfTolkien #quote #KindleQotes

I finished my audio reread a few days ago, but this morning I revisited the postscript to more closely consider Garth‘s discussion of the way writers wrote about WWI and specifically its influence on Tolkien‘s work.

I found this quote from Verlyn Flieger enlightening as it makes such an interesting comparison between a return from war and a return from Faerie.

#FellowshipOfTolkien #quote #KindleQuotes #WWI

Fellow Tolkien Readers,
How are we doing on the readalong? I apologize that life has gotten in the way again, so I‘m a bit behind as well as not sharing much. I just finished chapter 6 today, ending with Tolkien going off to war and wondering if he will ever see Edith again.

#FellowshipOfTolkien #audiobook #nonfiction

I‘m very late posting my goals for @TheAromaofBooks #birthdaybashreadathon and late wishing her a happy birthday. I won‘t possibly read all of this before tomorrow but I‘m making progress on all.

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Loved the narrative way in which Garth I troduces this group of young men.
I already care abou them.

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Starting now 😁

Listening to chapter 1, I realized some of these Ishnesses are included in the book about Tolkien‘s art that I have.

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Today‘s the day we start reading Tolkien and the Great War. This is a fantastic nonfiction read about Tolkien, and I‘m so looking forward to rereading and discussing with the group. Life is a bit busy at the moment, so although I have an ebook I‘ll probably listen to the audiobook more.

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Repost for @Jazzfeathers

The next #FellowshipOfTolkien read is Tolkien and the Great War by John Garth. Our plan is about 10-15 pages a day starting on October 1.

See original post at https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2782919

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Sorry for the delay! Here's the schedule for “Tolkien and the Great War“.
It's about 10-15 pages a day, so hopefully is a manageable pace even in this busy season.

I read it during the pandemic, and it is one of the best books I've read about Tolkien. Full of information I haven't read anywhere else. I think it will also be great to discuss.

Hope to see many of you join! 😊

Finished this today and totally, totally loved it.
Garth made a superb work. Great research on the primary resources. I've found here information that l've never read before.
Loved the insight into young Tolkien's life. His live for words and medieval England. His brother-like bond to the TCBS members. His romance with Edith. His war experience.

This helped me to understand his work so much better.

#FellowshipOfTolkien

I'm so annoyed that l don't seem to be able to take full advantage of the lockdown. One would think l'd be reading like crazy. Instead l've been reading even less than usual.
But lately, l've gotten back in the habit. Looks like.

I'm adoring reading about young Tolkien. He was such an unusual, talented and quite extravagant young man #FellowshipOfTolkien

The Mena House is also quite enjoyable.

Can't complain of my current reads 😊

Hey #FellowshipOfTolkien are we still going to start Morgoth's Ring at the end of the month? (It's my turn for the schedule 🙋) Because if we are, l have half a mind to read this while waiting 😁

On sale on Kindle today!
#YearOfTolkien

I was visiting friend rather spontaneously, so I could only open the #tolkieniteswap now! Thank you so much @Readergrrl it all looks so amazing!!
When will you be able to open your package? Tracking says it has been delivered on last Monday, I think.

@Sorceryandswords

The Dead Marshes had always been a particularly haunting scene for me. The idea of the faces beneath the water is horribly vivid. Even more so when considering Tolkien's experience of the Somme in 1916, though he was quite reticent about the influence of either World Wars on his work #ThereAndBackAgain @jazzfeathers

Can't wait to read these two, especially the one about the Great War. Or better, l am waiting to have a little time and squeeze this into my reading schedule

#YearOfTolkien #Tolkien

#LotRChapterADay

Sorry fellow one-ringers l haven't been posting yesterday and l'm not sure l'll be able to read tonight. It was a tough week and next week will be tough era.
But look what arrived today! 😍

A member of my Tolkien group gave a conference based on this book last Sunday. I really really enjoyed it.
Learning of Tolkien's experience during WWI shed such a new light on LOTR while l'm reading it. I had to get the book 😏

Listening to this book often required serious concentration. It includes many details about the early development of Tolkien's languages and mythology before and during WWI as well as his life and relationships at the time. I had hoped for more about the impact of his war experience on LotR, but overall interesting for dedicated Tolkien fans.

As for the photo, my evening #audiowalk has been beautiful the last few days.

#audiobook #nonfiction

This is relevant to chapter 8 "Flies and Spiders" that we read a few days ago, but in my listening today the author explained how the "attercop" for spider in Bilbo's song came from Tolkien's study and translation of the Middle English poem "The Owl and the Nightingale." It's not a made up word but one from the past due to the constantly changing English language.

The image of the poem comes from the British Library website.

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Supplementing my #LotRChapteraDay reading with some nonfiction audio! I'm not far yet, but it's interesting and packed with information, as well as currently available on #Hoopla.

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Thinking about reading this book next month. 📚✨

I've only ever heard great things about this so I'm excited to read it. Have you read it?
#Tolkien #TolkienCollection #JohnGarth

Love it

I love this #Tolkien picture. The book is really gripping, so much background information and the building of a whole world in the first stages. Love it!