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Forum: The Books 06-03-2011, 01:00 AM |
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I just got a reply; they're looking into it....
I just got a reply; they're looking into it. Thanks again. |
Forum: The Books 06-02-2011, 04:05 AM |
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Don't forget Franz Boas...
I have found out...
Don't forget Franz Boas... I have found out Tolkien knew about works of Boas, von Humboldt and Sapir in different areas though. Von Humboldt and sound symbolism; Boas and his view on race; and... |
Forum: The Books 06-01-2011, 01:23 PM |
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Thanks everyone, so far.
To be a bit more...
Thanks everyone, so far. To be a bit more specific, I need to know whether Tolkien ever got taught about the Weltanschuungstheorie (world-view theory) of Wilhelm von Humboldt. |
Forum: The Books 05-31-2011, 07:11 AM |
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Tolkien as a Student
This topic doesn't belong in "The books" I think, but I don't know where to put it otherwise. I am writing my dissertation on constructed languages and obviously Tolkien is the focus of it. Now I... |
Forum: The Books 02-15-2011, 09:45 AM |
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Forum: The Books 02-01-2011, 08:18 AM |
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Okay, I read some passages and I stay with my...
Okay, I read some passages and I stay with my earlier point (which is good for the discussion anyway ;) ) When Aragron mentions he'll take the Paths of the Dead in "The Passage of the Grey... |
Forum: The Books 02-01-2011, 08:10 AM |
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Chapter-by-chapter Unifinished Tales?
I'm about to reread UT. Perhaps it's a fun idea to read and discuss it here? |
Forum: The Books 01-31-2011, 07:17 AM |
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I guess I have to reread the part, to be honest....
I guess I have to reread the part, to be honest. Peter Jackson's view might have obscured the proper one... |
Forum: The Books 01-27-2011, 09:08 AM |
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But it isn't about what Aragorn believes, is it? ...
But it isn't about what Aragorn believes, is it? Beowulf believed he did the right thing going back years later to slay the dragon (but it didn't turn out so great, leaving an entire people... |
Forum: The Books 01-26-2011, 05:30 AM |
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That essay has some useful information, though it...
That essay has some useful information, though it comments only on the shortcomings on Beowulf and Roland (have read both), but it fails to see Aragorn's shortcomings. The Path of Dead, for example.... |
Forum: The Books 01-25-2011, 09:56 AM |
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Forum: The Books 01-25-2011, 04:01 AM |
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Tolkienian Heroes
Hello all, it's been a hell of a long time since I've been here... But good to be back! I'm about to write a dissertation on Tolkien for my English master; isn't that cool? I'm thinking about... |
Forum: Quiz Room 12-25-2007, 10:20 AM |
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Forum: Quiz Room 12-24-2007, 06:51 AM |
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Forum: Quiz Room 12-24-2007, 05:05 AM |
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Forum: Quiz Room 12-23-2007, 06:50 AM |
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Forum: Quiz Room 12-23-2007, 06:47 AM |
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Forum: The Books 11-02-2005, 05:58 AM |
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Who awoke Durin's Bane?
Where it Durin's...
Who awoke Durin's Bane? Where it Durin's mithril diggers? Or was it Sauron? |
Forum: The Books 11-01-2005, 06:41 AM |
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Is the staff of Gandalf magical or not? Or is it...
Is the staff of Gandalf magical or not? Or is it a normal wooden staff, and comes the magic from the wizard himself? |
Forum: Quiz Room 10-28-2005, 05:52 AM |
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Forum: Quiz Room 10-28-2005, 02:33 AM |
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Not correct yet. Though Morgul is on the rigt way.
Not correct yet. Though Morgul is on the rigt way. |
Forum: The Books 10-28-2005, 02:29 AM |
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Maybe it's interesting for anyone, but to provide...
Maybe it's interesting for anyone, but to provide you with the answer to my own question: I can't think of any point where this is addressed directly, but I think it's possible to have a fairly... |
Forum: Quiz Room 10-19-2005, 05:59 AM |
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Two bumps? Time for a new one. I'm not sure if...
Two bumps? Time for a new one. I'm not sure if does one works, but let me give it a try anyway... To use as bait For a nice fish Cant speak of hate Yes, nice that is |
Forum: The Books 10-11-2005, 03:05 AM |
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Forum: The Books 10-04-2005, 06:31 AM |
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Quick Question(s)
I've got some questions, and I'm sure someone here knows the answer(s). - Did Ancalimė fight for Sauron? - And are the winged mounts of the Nazgūl birds or undefined creatures? |
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