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Monthly Archives: December 2017
Reading and Drawing the Lord of the Rings Part 3: On Being an Oddity
In his Foreword, Tolkien describes ‘The Shadow of the Past’ as the oldest part of the tale and ‘the crucial chapter’ of the book. One can see why, as it anchors the entire tale in history and depth, thanks in … Continue reading
Posted in Tolkien
Tagged Frodo Baggins, Sam Gamgee, The Lord of the Rings, The Shadow of the Past, The Shire
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