Gems from the Letters

[Guinevere]

Thank you, Lindil, this is a great thread !
I also think that Tolkiens letters are wonderful to read, and I agree completely with you: the more I learn about Tolkien and the more I read his own thoughts, the more I appreciate him and his works! (also very good to read is "On Fairy-Stories" )

Dear Child of the 7th age,
I really have to thank you that I became aware of the existance of JRRT`s letters as a book at all! I always enjoy reading your posts, so full of knowledge and wisdom (Though I don`t post here often, I read a lot!). On several occasions you posted such beautiful quotes from the letters (I`m thinking of the thread "Frodo`s sacrifice") that intrigued me, so this summer I ordered a paperback-copy of JRRT`s letters (no problem getting that, even here in Switzerland!) Of course I haven`t read all of them yet, but my book is already full of bookmarks because I find so many memorable parts...

Something that touched me is what Tolkien wrote before LotR was published:
"I am dreading the publication, for it will be impossible not to mind what is said. I have exposed my heart to be shot at" (Nr.142)

Guinevere

[ October 17, 2002: Message edited by: Guinevere ]