Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
Fri Feb 22, 2019, 11:51 AM Feb 2019

Teenage Tolkien's early glimpses of Middle Earth

Before The Lord of the Rings, and even before The Hobbit, JRR Tolkien had his paintings. And maps. And even a secret language.

A new exhibition in New York brings together the life’s work that went into creating his famous "Middle Earth".

video at link https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-47312905/teenage-tolkien-s-early-glimpses-of-middle-earth

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Teenage Tolkien's early glimpses of Middle Earth (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Feb 2019 OP
Fascinating. KPN Feb 2019 #1
Thanks for link! burrowowl Feb 2019 #2
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Fantasy Literature»Teenage Tolkien's early g...