Inspiration to the books

[Richard Schletty]

Originally Posted by dernhelm

I think Tolkien was inspired by the myths of Scandinavia. I know he was in a club called the Inklings, where they would read and discuss the old Norse sagas in the original language. Also, he did a very detailed study of the story Beowulf. I'm sure both of these things influenced the characters and settings of Middle Earth. Plus, I remember reading that some of the Elvish in Lord of the Rings came from an old language spoken in Finland.

Check out my musical setting of "Gawain's Leave-Taking."

http://www.ricardolardo.com/music/I-Take-My-Leave.html