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Evisse the Blue · 05-05-2004, 08:33 AM

I came across a reference to a poem by Tolkien about the city of Bimble (?) Apparently it's a humorous bit, not too long, which he wrote after visiting that city, which he didn't seem to like very much. Can anyone tell me more about it, maybe even post it here in his/her infinite generosity

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Lord of Angmar · 05-05-2004, 08:42 AM

The poem you are referring to is "Progress in Bimble Town." It was written by Tolkien in 1931 & published in the same year by 'The Oxford Magazine.' Sorry, I couldn't find it online & I don't have a copy of it, but it is a fun read - doesn't carry too much weight, but definitely a fun read.

05-05-2004, 08:33 AM	#1
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Does anyone know about this? I came across a reference to a poem by Tolkien about the city of Bimble (?) Apparently it's a humorous bit, not too long, which he wrote after visiting that city, which he didn't seem to like very much. Can anyone tell me more about it, maybe even post it here in his/her infinite generosity ? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

05-05-2004, 08:42 AM	#2
Lord of Angmar Tyrannus Incorporalis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: the North Posts: 833	The poem you are referring to is "Progress in Bimble Town." It was written by Tolkien in 1931 & published in the same year by 'The Oxford Magazine.' Sorry, I couldn't find it online & I don't have a copy of it, but it is a fun read - doesn't carry too much weight, but definitely a fun read. __________________ ...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.