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Child of the 7th Age · 07-08-2002, 07:46 AM

I have another favorite which hasn't been mentioned. In 1970, Tolkien published "Bilbo's Last Song," a poem with beautiful illustrations by Pauline Baynes. One page shows Bilbo's memories of his many adventures during his life; the facing page depicts the procession to Grey Havens, including the figures of Gandalf and Galadriel, and the meeting with Frodo and Sam, as well as the hobbits' goodbyes.

I put an extract from the poem in my signature, since I loved it so much.

It is a poem of both sadness and joy. It is clear, however, perhaps even clearer than in the LotR itself, that Bilbo is looking foward to experiences beyond those which were known to him in Middle-earth. Some have suggested that this was Tolkien's way of saying goodbye to life and welcoming the future that lay beyond the circles of this world. The author died just three years later in 1973.

sharon, the 7th age hobbit

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07-08-2002, 07:46 AM	#12
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	I have another favorite which hasn't been mentioned. In 1970, Tolkien published "Bilbo's Last Song," a poem with beautiful illustrations by Pauline Baynes. One page shows Bilbo's memories of his many adventures during his life; the facing page depicts the procession to Grey Havens, including the figures of Gandalf and Galadriel, and the meeting with Frodo and Sam, as well as the hobbits' goodbyes. I put an extract from the poem in my signature, since I loved it so much. It is a poem of both sadness and joy. It is clear, however, perhaps even clearer than in the LotR itself, that Bilbo is looking foward to experiences beyond those which were known to him in Middle-earth. Some have suggested that this was Tolkien's way of saying goodbye to life and welcoming the future that lay beyond the circles of this world. The author died just three years later in 1973. sharon, the 7th age hobbit [ July 08, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.