Wall Street Journal

‘The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien’ Review: Notes From Middle-earth

On Sept. 15, 1939, two weeks after Nazi Germany invaded Poland, triggering World War II, J.R.R. Tolkien wrote to his publisher to explain why he didn’t expect to make much progress on his new story ...
National Catholic Register

J.R.R. Tolkien Is Still ‘Captivating Minds and Hearts’

J.R.R. Tolkien, renowned Catholic writer and creator of Middle-earth, died 50 years ago this September. His books continue to captivate minds. Tolkien enthusiasts near and far continue to champion the ...
The Conversation

First publication of J.R.R. Tolkien’s collected poems offers new insights into the Lord of the Rings author’s personality

Tom Emanuel receives funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). If you have read The Lord of the Rings, there is a good chance that you skipped over one or more of the 75 songs and ...