Tag Archives: JRR Tolkien
The Tolkien Professor
Fantasy Resources
Would you be interested in listening to a PhD in medieval literature lecture on Tolkien? Most of us don’t have time (or perhaps finances) to take college classes at will, but The Tolkien Professor website makes it possible to listen … Continue reading
Holiday Traditions and Festivities
in Fantastic Literature
Although every culture observes and celebrates various holiday events, at times fantasy writers neglect this area of cultural development. Yet when developed well, fantastic holidays can communicate much about the values and belief systems of the worlds in which they … Continue reading
Tolkien Reads Elvish Poetry (and Giveaway Results)
As perhaps fitting for the holidays, I’ve run two giveaways this month, which have just closed. Jenni Noordhoek won Letters from Father Christmas (my random number generation seems to love you, Jenni), and Elizabeth Baxter won Burning Dawn. Congratulations to … Continue reading
Longing for Home
If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men, so Scripture says. We ache for eternity with a restless longing, a desire for that which exists beyond the perception of … Continue reading
Book Giveaway: Letters From Father Christmas by JRR Tolkien
I haven’t held a book giveaway in quite a while, and the Christmas season seems like the perfect time to offer a book to my blog readers. I’ve chosen Letters from Father Christmas to share, an entertaining blend of whimsey … Continue reading
Are Fairy Stories Only for the Young?
Sometimes I encounter the perception that fairy tales and fantasy belong to children and teens, and those of a more mature outlook want “realistic” fare. These adults say they want books that delve into real life issues, a perspective that … Continue reading
Real Life Hobbit Holes
Something about autumn always reminds me of the Shire, with its well-tended fields and woods and quiet allure. So what more fitting time of year to share these two real life hobbit holes, charming homes that sparked some creative inspiration … Continue reading
Five Foundational Books for Christian Fantasy Readers and Writers
Christian fantasy has a long and rich history, one illuminated by many brilliant writers. Though I could have included more, I’ve limited this list to five titles that hold significance not only for Christian fantasy, but also the fantasy genre … Continue reading
How Familiar Are You With Tolkien’s Work?
Along with CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien tends to receive high accolades in Christian and mainstream fantasy circles alike. So I thought it might be interesting to see how familiar avid readers and writers of Christian fantasy are with his works. … Continue reading
On the Mixing of Mythologies
Only in fairy tales can a heart live outside the body for years without end, and indeed the detached heart occurs in a number of fairy tales such as the The Giant Who Had No Heart In His Body (which … Continue reading