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Dwarves, Spiders, And Murky Woods: J.R.R. Tolkien's Wonderful Web Of Words, Jason Fisher
Dwarves, Spiders, And Murky Woods: J.R.R. Tolkien's Wonderful Web Of Words, Jason Fisher
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
An engaging linguistic study of the Mirkwood episode in Tolkien’s The Hobbit, which the author uses as a typical example of the depth and interwoven complexity of the author’s linguistic invention. Touches on the linguistic features of a number of real and invented words and concepts relating to spiders, poison, and dwarves.
Fairy And Elves In Tolkien And Traditional Literature, Helios De Rosario Martínez
Fairy And Elves In Tolkien And Traditional Literature, Helios De Rosario Martínez
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Explores the linguistic heritage of the terms elf and fairy, and shows how Tolkien eventually adapted them for his own purposes. Discusses the indistinguishable nature of early folkloric references to elves and dwarves, and how Tolkien picked out the characteristics he wished to use for his elves to suit the purposes of his stories.
The Elves At Koivienéni: A New Quenya Sentence, Christopher Gilson, Patrick Wynne
The Elves At Koivienéni: A New Quenya Sentence, Christopher Gilson, Patrick Wynne
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Reprinted from Vinyar Tengwar 14 (Nov. 1990). Analysis of a Quenya I (previously unpublished) from a Tolkien manuscript at Marquette University. Points out ambiguities in the manuscript and relates the grammar of the sentence to published examples of Quenya.
Quenti Lambardillion: The Laborer-Asthete: Tengwar On The Title Page, Paul Nolan Hyde
Quenti Lambardillion: The Laborer-Asthete: Tengwar On The Title Page, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Considers the Runic and Tengwar letters on the title pages of The Lord of the Rings as compared to The Silmarillion and other subsequent titles edited by Christopher Tolkien.
Quenti Lambardillion: A Column On Middle-Earth Linguistics: The Languages Of Middle-Earth (Part Ii), Paul Nolan Hyde
Quenti Lambardillion: A Column On Middle-Earth Linguistics: The Languages Of Middle-Earth (Part Ii), Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
A history of the languages of Middle-earth and their relationships with each other.
Quenti Lambardillion, Paul Nolan Hyde
Quenti Lambardillion, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
A history of the languages of Middle-earth and their relationships with each other.
Quenti Lambardillion, Paul Nolan Hyde
Quenti Lambardillion, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Discusses and translates the Elvish “Lúthien’s Song” in The Lays of Beleriand.
Quenti Lambardillion: A Column On Middle-Earth Linguistics, Paul Nolan Hyde
Quenti Lambardillion: A Column On Middle-Earth Linguistics, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Discussion of transcription of “Bombadil poem” reproduced in 1978 Silmarillion Calendar, and what it reveals about the orthography of the writing system used and the differing dialects represented.
A Linguist Looks At Tolkien's Elvish, Thomas S. Donahue
A Linguist Looks At Tolkien's Elvish, Thomas S. Donahue
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
A somewhat playful look at Tolkien’s invented languages, deducing some of the rules for evolution from Proto-Eldarian to Quenya then Sindarin and offering possible derivations for a number of hobbit words and names. Donahue’s conclusion is that Tolkien’s inventive sense was “puckish” and sprang from “a penchant for drollery.” Followed by Comments by Paul Nolan Hyde rebutting a number of Donahue’s points, a Reply by Donahue, and a Rejoinder by Hyde.
Quenti Lambardillion: A Column On Middle-Earth Linguistics, Paul Nolan Hyde
Quenti Lambardillion: A Column On Middle-Earth Linguistics, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Examines the linguistic structure of three of the spells cast by Gandalf.
Quenti Lambardillion: A Column On Middle-Earth Linguistics, Paul Nolan Hyde
Quenti Lambardillion: A Column On Middle-Earth Linguistics, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Examines and transliterates several Dwarvish inscriptions written in Tengwar characters.
Quenti Lambardillion: A Column On Middle-Earth Linguistics, Paul Nolan Hyde
Quenti Lambardillion: A Column On Middle-Earth Linguistics, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Introductory column with some discussion of anomalies in the writing systems used on various title pages.
An Etymological Excursion Among The Shire Folk, Paula Marmor
An Etymological Excursion Among The Shire Folk, Paula Marmor
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
A discussion of Hobbit names and their roots in Germanic and Celtic names and words.