Hey all,
I wanted to try and start a discussion on LOTR.
Not just talking about the obvious things about the story itself, but I want to try and delve more into the history and the background of Tolkien's works. I say works, because there is so much more behind Middle Earth than is outlined in The Hobbit and LOTR.
What other of his books has everyone read? I've read the Silmarillion and I have a bunch of his other books (I think two of the Tom Bombadil focused ones) but I haven't read them yet. I'm currently reading LOTR itself for about the 5th time.
I REALLY enjoy the story. I know it's long and some people find it difficult to read, but I enjoy the pace and it helps me to feel more like I'm right there watching everything happen.
What about Tolkien's languages? I once looked into trying to learn Elvish but it seemed to difficult to actually find any useful information on it. Have any of you guys taken things to the next level and actually put the work in?
I wanted to try and start a discussion on LOTR.
Not just talking about the obvious things about the story itself, but I want to try and delve more into the history and the background of Tolkien's works. I say works, because there is so much more behind Middle Earth than is outlined in The Hobbit and LOTR.
What other of his books has everyone read? I've read the Silmarillion and I have a bunch of his other books (I think two of the Tom Bombadil focused ones) but I haven't read them yet. I'm currently reading LOTR itself for about the 5th time.
I REALLY enjoy the story. I know it's long and some people find it difficult to read, but I enjoy the pace and it helps me to feel more like I'm right there watching everything happen.
What about Tolkien's languages? I once looked into trying to learn Elvish but it seemed to difficult to actually find any useful information on it. Have any of you guys taken things to the next level and actually put the work in?
