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Journeying in Middle-earth: a Metaphore of Life

Journeying in Middle-earth: a Metaphore of Life

The powerful meaning of Tolkien’s characters’ travellings
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The Unexpected Prequel: how ‘The Hobbit’ became part of Tolkien’s legedarium

The Unexpected Prequel: how ‘The Hobbit’ became part of Tolkien’s l...

‘The Hobbit’ wasn’t initially supposed to be part of Middle-earth but became inexorably absorbed. Here’s how it enriched the legendarium.
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WWI themes in ‘The Hobbit’

WWI themes in ‘The Hobbit’

Tolkien’s experience in the Great War impacted Bilbo’s story too and allowed ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to be the masterpiece it is.
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Why “The Hobbit” deserves our love — September Hobbit 2022

Why “The Hobbit” deserves our love — September Hobbit 2022

Why I think we should give more love to “The Hobbit”
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I’m a Tolkien fan and I won’t be watching the Amazon thing

I’m a Tolkien fan and I won’t be watching the Amazon thing

I kept an open mind until the very end, but Amazon’s communication finally managed to drive me away from their ‘Rings of Power’ series.
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Friendship and Love and the Power of Hope in Tolkien’s Works

Friendship and Love and the Power of Hope in Tolkien’s Works

The Tolkien Society has chosen ‘Friendship and Love’ as theme for this year Tolkien Reading Day.
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Why Tolkien Fans Should Become More Proactive

Why Tolkien Fans Should Become More Proactive

Authenticity applies to Tolkien’s work too, you know?
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Hobbit Awesomeness — September Hobbit 2021

Hobbit Awesomeness — September Hobbit 2021

September is the time to celebrate hobbitry. But why are Hobbits so awesome?
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The Trolls, Tolkien’s Kids and Being a Receptive Author

The Trolls, Tolkien’s Kids and Being a Receptive Author

The Hobbit — Ch. 2. Roasted Mutton — How the Trolls reveal the oral origin of the story and the author’s attention for his audience
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Hope and Tolkien’s Activism. A Tribute on His Brithday

Hope and Tolkien’s Activism. A Tribute on His Brithday

Tolkien’s work is deeply about Hope, and still, it is seldom consolatory. He tells us about Hope as a powerful feeling, but it is so only…
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The Words of Thorin and Bard and the Power of the Dead Dragon

The Words of Thorin and Bard and the Power of the Dead Dragon

The Hobbit — Ch. 15 The Gathering Clouds — Deeper questions have been raised in the previous chapters, but the dragon-sickness that arises…
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