The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Lord of the Rings- what a crappy title!

Bill Ferny · 12-08-2002, 04:41 PM

Didn't Tolkien have in mind another title? Perhaps someone could enlighten us.

I like the title for its ambiguity. Is it Sauron? I don't think that's the only way it could be taken. For example, as said above, it could be about attempting to master the power of the ring. Perhaps, its irony in that no one ultimately was the lord of the rings, not even Sauron, obviously, because in the end he was a big loser. I really don’t care for “The War of the Ring” because it lacks that hint of ambiguity, and makes it sound like a history lesson.

No matter what, it does have a pleasant ring (great pun, btw, Mattius!).

12-08-2002, 04:41 PM	#3
Bill Ferny Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bree Posts: 390	Didn't Tolkien have in mind another title? Perhaps someone could enlighten us. I like the title for its ambiguity. Is it Sauron? I don't think that's the only way it could be taken. For example, as said above, it could be about attempting to master the power of the ring. Perhaps, its irony in that no one ultimately was the lord of the rings, not even Sauron, obviously, because in the end he was a big loser. I really don’t care for “The War of the Ring” because it lacks that hint of ambiguity, and makes it sound like a history lesson. No matter what, it does have a pleasant ring (great pun, btw, Mattius!). __________________ I prefer Gillaume d’Férny, connoisseur of fine fruit.