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Forum: The Books 02-14-2016, 11:02 PM
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Posted By Balfrog
To be fair to Jallanite – I did take a step back...

To be fair to Jallanite – I did take a step back and reconsider whether this theory was not up to par with others. I've posted something very similar on the 'Plaza' but in my opinion – it is.

One...
Forum: The Books 02-14-2016, 11:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 47,448
Posted By Balfrog
Nerwen To be fair – the author did...

Nerwen

To be fair – the author did specifically request the reader hold of on criticism until the article was finished (see end of Intro in Part I). Yes the article is very long. Having been...
Forum: The Books 01-17-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 78
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Posted By Balfrog
For those who want a more balanced and positive...

For those who want a more balanced and positive opinion of Priya Seth's essay – I personally found Part I:

(a) Well written and easy to read and follow.
(b) Logically laid out.
(c) The...
Forum: The Books 01-17-2016, 10:16 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 47,448
Posted By Balfrog
Jallanite The rhetoric is becoming...

Jallanite

The rhetoric is becoming unnecessarily belligerent. It is disappointing that you are using ad hominem attacks against an author who certainly doesn't deserve such treatment. By...
Forum: The Books 12-15-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 47,448
Posted By Balfrog
Before moving on – its probably worthwhile...

Before moving on – its probably worthwhile re-visiting Tolkien's very mysterious letter to P. Mroczkowski – that appears to be the backbone behind this new theory.Why its full contents have never...
Forum: The Books 11-12-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 47,448
Posted By Balfrog
A more balanced summary (instead of pure...

A more balanced summary (instead of pure criticism) about what Priya Seth's article is about is briefly provided below:

The essay hinges around a little discussed letter about Tom sent in 1964 by...
Forum: The Books 11-12-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 47,448
Posted By Balfrog
Jallanite Wow what hostility – and how...

Jallanite

Wow what hostility – and how unnecessary was the attempt at character assassination. Especially – when there is an article available that all can freely judge.

I see you didn't...
Forum: The Books 10-27-2015, 06:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 47,448
Posted By Balfrog
Tom Bombadil – An Intriguing Answer !

An interesting read that adopts a wholly different angle than any others out there, is provided per the link below. The writer is Priya Seth (author of Breaking The Tolkien Code) who explains Tom...
Forum: The Books 10-27-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 42,126
Posted By Balfrog
E๖nw๋: That was a mighty interesting post, and I...

E๖nw๋: That was a mighty interesting post, and I particularly picked up on your comment:

“but he can just go to any dimension in his realm.”

Alcuin's comment is equally perceptive:

“What...
Forum: The Books 10-26-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 42,126
Posted By Balfrog
On the web-site, thstudioexec.com, it's reported...

On the web-site, thstudioexec.com, it's reported that PJ is to direct a Tom Bombadil movie with Jeff Bribdges in the lead role. I have a feeling that even how scholars perceive TB may end up being...
Forum: The Books 12-14-2014, 08:44 PM
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Posted By Balfrog
Tolkien's Secret Hidden Code

From Amazon.com : a new book is available that exposes the answers to his greatest mysteries - "Breaking The Tolkien Code". Quoted verbatim from the web-site:

Nigh on sixty years have passed since...
Forum: The Books 12-14-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 83,481
Posted By Balfrog
The Hidden and Solvable Puzzle of Bombadil

There has been a startling development on our enigmatic friend: Tom Bombadil. A new book called “Breaking The Tolkien Code” exposes apparently the greatest of secrets – seven hidden puzzles within...
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