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Child of the 7th Age · 06-13-2002, 01:45 AM

Bethberry -- This is a very interesting point. I checked out the Letter and the footnote to the letter clearly states what you have quoted.

It would be interesting to look at the Letters and the relevent chapters of HoMe to see exactly what sections of the trilogy he was dealing with when he heard the news about his son. Certainly, it is clear evidence that Tolkien would know what shell shock meant in a personal sense. It could also have been a factor in deepening his mood of despair which we previously touched upon.

sharon, the 7th age hobbit

06-13-2002, 01:45 AM	#45
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Bethberry -- This is a very interesting point. I checked out the Letter and the footnote to the letter clearly states what you have quoted. It would be interesting to look at the Letters and the relevent chapters of HoMe to see exactly what sections of the trilogy he was dealing with when he heard the news about his son. Certainly, it is clear evidence that Tolkien would know what shell shock meant in a personal sense. It could also have been a factor in deepening his mood of despair which we previously touched upon. sharon, the 7th age hobbit __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.