Tolkien himself - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Guinevere · 01-06-2012, 02:43 PM

If you wish to know more about the Professor's private life, I highly recommend you read his biography
and even better, his letters (to his publishers, friends & familiy)

To dissuade you from the idea of Tolkien as a solitary lone scholar, I also suggest you have a peep at the ongoing chapter-by-chapter discussion here (with some illustrations!)of Tolkien's "letters from Father Christmas" that he wrote for his children. I cannot imagine a more affectionate and loving father!

01-06-2012, 02:43 PM	#4
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	If you wish to know more about the Professor's private life, I highly recommend you read his biography and even better, his letters (to his publishers, friends & familiy) To dissuade you from the idea of Tolkien as a solitary lone scholar, I also suggest you have a peep at the ongoing chapter-by-chapter discussion here (with some illustrations!)of Tolkien's "letters from Father Christmas" that he wrote for his children. I cannot imagine a more affectionate and loving father! __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat! Last edited by Guinevere; 01-06-2012 at 02:44 PM. Reason: cross-posted with Esty