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#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to British Council.
A day earlier Tolkien wrote to Ragnar Furuskog on the matter of his work on the phonology of manuscript B of the Katherine Group. The following day he wrote a covering letter to the British Council and included this letter with the (1/4)
A day earlier Tolkien wrote to Ragnar Furuskog on the matter of his work on the phonology of manuscript B of the Katherine Group. The following day he wrote a covering letter to the British Council and included this letter with the (1/4)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to British Council
A day earlier Tolkien wrote to Ragnar Furuskog on the matter of his work on the phonology of manuscript B of the Katherine Group. The following day he w...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to British Council.
A day earlier Tolkien wrote to Ragnar Furuskog on the matter of his work on the phonology of manuscript B of the Katherine Group. The following day he wrote a covering letter to the British Council and included this letter with the (1/4)
A day earlier Tolkien wrote to Ragnar Furuskog on the matter of his work on the phonology of manuscript B of the Katherine Group. The following day he wrote a covering letter to the British Council and included this letter with the (1/4)
#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to August Closs.
Tolkien writes that he is "very tired mentally" and decline to help with finishing Hannah Closs's book. He writes about his pacifist views and finally about reviews of The Lord of the Rings. He is pleased with the reviews and finishes (1/2)
Tolkien writes that he is "very tired mentally" and decline to help with finishing Hannah Closs's book. He writes about his pacifist views and finally about reviews of The Lord of the Rings. He is pleased with the reviews and finishes (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to August Closs
Tolkien writes that he is "very tired mentally" and decline to help with finishing Hannah Closs's book. He writes about his pacifist view...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to August Closs.
Tolkien writes that he is "very tired mentally" and decline to help with finishing Hannah Closs's book. He writes about his pacifist views and finally about reviews of The Lord of the Rings. He is pleased with the reviews and finishes (1/2)
Tolkien writes that he is "very tired mentally" and decline to help with finishing Hannah Closs's book. He writes about his pacifist views and finally about reviews of The Lord of the Rings. He is pleased with the reviews and finishes (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Mrs Meriel Thurston.
Tolkien is asked about Elvish names for bulls and herds of cattle.
Tolkien is asked about Elvish names for bulls and herds of cattle.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Mrs Meriel Thurston
Tolkien is asked about Elvish names for bulls and herds of cattle.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Mrs Meriel Thurston.
Tolkien is asked about Elvish names for bulls and herds of cattle.
Tolkien is asked about Elvish names for bulls and herds of cattle.
#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to Michael Tolkien.
Tolkien writes to Michael about how little time he has to work on The Silmarillion and about any prospects of feature films, he believes that no films will be produced in the near future.
Tolkien writes to Michael about how little time he has to work on The Silmarillion and about any prospects of feature films, he believes that no films will be produced in the near future.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Michael Tolkien
Tolkien writes to Michael about how little time he has to work on The Silmarillion and about any prospects of feature films, he believes that no films w...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to Michael Tolkien.
Tolkien writes to Michael about how little time he has to work on The Silmarillion and about any prospects of feature films, he believes that no films will be produced in the near future.
Tolkien writes to Michael about how little time he has to work on The Silmarillion and about any prospects of feature films, he believes that no films will be produced in the near future.
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Gene Wolfe.
Tolkien writes to Gene Wolf about the origin of "Orc" and "Warg". This letter was reproduced in Vector #67/68 (1974)
Tolkien writes to Gene Wolf about the origin of "Orc" and "Warg". This letter was reproduced in Vector #67/68 (1974)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Gene Wolfe
Tolkien writes to Gene Wolf about the origin of "Orc" and "Warg". This letter was reproduced in Vector #67/68 (1974)
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November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Gene Wolfe.
Tolkien writes to Gene Wolf about the origin of "Orc" and "Warg". This letter was reproduced in Vector #67/68 (1974)
Tolkien writes to Gene Wolf about the origin of "Orc" and "Warg". This letter was reproduced in Vector #67/68 (1974)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Alan Hill
Tolkien declines a dinner invitation.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to Mr Britten.
Tolkien answers some questions, on The Silmarillion and on Elvish sleep among more general queries. It is plainly suggested that Elves do ‘sleep’, but not in our mode, having a different relation to what we call ‘dreaming’. (1/3)
Tolkien answers some questions, on The Silmarillion and on Elvish sleep among more general queries. It is plainly suggested that Elves do ‘sleep’, but not in our mode, having a different relation to what we call ‘dreaming’. (1/3)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr Britten
Tolkien answers some questions, on The Silmarillion and on Elvish sleep among more general queries. It is plainly suggested that Elves do 'sleep&ap...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to Mr Britten.
Tolkien answers some questions, on The Silmarillion and on Elvish sleep among more general queries. It is plainly suggested that Elves do ‘sleep’, but not in our mode, having a different relation to what we call ‘dreaming’. (1/3)
Tolkien answers some questions, on The Silmarillion and on Elvish sleep among more general queries. It is plainly suggested that Elves do ‘sleep’, but not in our mode, having a different relation to what we call ‘dreaming’. (1/3)
#OnThisDay in 1961, #Tolkien writes to Joyce Reeves.
Tolkien talks about his pre-WWI trip to the Alps.
Tolkien talks about his pre-WWI trip to the Alps.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Joyce Reeves
Tolkien talks about his pre-WWI trip to the Alps.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1961, #Tolkien writes to Joyce Reeves.
Tolkien talks about his pre-WWI trip to the Alps.
Tolkien talks about his pre-WWI trip to the Alps.
#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Graham Tayar.
Tolkien declines the invitation previously accepted due to ill health.
Tolkien declines the invitation previously accepted due to ill health.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Graham Tayar
Tolkien declines the invitation previously accepted due to ill health.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Graham Tayar.
Tolkien declines the invitation previously accepted due to ill health.
Tolkien declines the invitation previously accepted due to ill health.
#OnThisDay in 1962, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin.
Tolkien says that, as Rayner knows, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil began, with his Aunt Jane. He asks that a complimentary copy be sent to her and charged against his account. Rayner had asked Tolkien for an update on Pearl and Sir (1/3)
Tolkien says that, as Rayner knows, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil began, with his Aunt Jane. He asks that a complimentary copy be sent to her and charged against his account. Rayner had asked Tolkien for an update on Pearl and Sir (1/3)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin
Tolkien says that, as Rayner knows, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil began, with his Aunt Jane. He asks that a complimentary copy be sent to her and charg...
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November 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1962, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin.
Tolkien says that, as Rayner knows, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil began, with his Aunt Jane. He asks that a complimentary copy be sent to her and charged against his account. Rayner had asked Tolkien for an update on Pearl and Sir (1/3)
Tolkien says that, as Rayner knows, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil began, with his Aunt Jane. He asks that a complimentary copy be sent to her and charged against his account. Rayner had asked Tolkien for an update on Pearl and Sir (1/3)
#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien was interested to hear that Christopher had run into “another of the Unwins”, Harold Unwin, a.k.a Chris. He says that Rayner was at Blackwells, but he had not been aware of it at the time. He notes that by the time (1/2)
Tolkien was interested to hear that Christopher had run into “another of the Unwins”, Harold Unwin, a.k.a Chris. He says that Rayner was at Blackwells, but he had not been aware of it at the time. He notes that by the time (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien
Tolkien was interested to hear that Christopher had run into "another of the Unwins", Harold Unwin, a.k.a Chris. He says that Rayner was at Bl...
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November 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien was interested to hear that Christopher had run into “another of the Unwins”, Harold Unwin, a.k.a Chris. He says that Rayner was at Blackwells, but he had not been aware of it at the time. He notes that by the time (1/2)
Tolkien was interested to hear that Christopher had run into “another of the Unwins”, Harold Unwin, a.k.a Chris. He says that Rayner was at Blackwells, but he had not been aware of it at the time. He notes that by the time (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Hugh Brogan.
Success! declares Tolkien. He has completed The Lord of the Rings and having been read by Rayner Unwin is approved. He does not think it will make any money, at 1200 pages. He says that had term not "caught up" with him, that he would (1/2)
Success! declares Tolkien. He has completed The Lord of the Rings and having been read by Rayner Unwin is approved. He does not think it will make any money, at 1200 pages. He says that had term not "caught up" with him, that he would (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Hugh Brogan
Success! declares Tolkien. He has completed The Lord of the Rings and having been read by Rayner Unwin is approved. He does not think it will make any m...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Hugh Brogan.
Success! declares Tolkien. He has completed The Lord of the Rings and having been read by Rayner Unwin is approved. He does not think it will make any money, at 1200 pages. He says that had term not "caught up" with him, that he would (1/2)
Success! declares Tolkien. He has completed The Lord of the Rings and having been read by Rayner Unwin is approved. He does not think it will make any money, at 1200 pages. He says that had term not "caught up" with him, that he would (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1949, #Tolkien writes to Cyril Hackett Wilkinson.
Tolkien writes to Mr Wilkinson and sends an inscribed copy of Farmer Giles of Ham. The book is dedicated to Mr Wilkinson who urged Tolkien to publish it.
Tolkien writes to Mr Wilkinson and sends an inscribed copy of Farmer Giles of Ham. The book is dedicated to Mr Wilkinson who urged Tolkien to publish it.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Cyril Hackett Wilkinson
Tolkien writes to Mr Wilkinson and sends an inscribed copy of Farmer Giles of Ham. The book is dedicated to Mr Wilkinson who urged Tolkien to publish it.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1949, #Tolkien writes to Cyril Hackett Wilkinson.
Tolkien writes to Mr Wilkinson and sends an inscribed copy of Farmer Giles of Ham. The book is dedicated to Mr Wilkinson who urged Tolkien to publish it.
Tolkien writes to Mr Wilkinson and sends an inscribed copy of Farmer Giles of Ham. The book is dedicated to Mr Wilkinson who urged Tolkien to publish it.
#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin.
Writing to Stanley Unwin, Tolkien suggests that their next meeting should be in November, saying that the afternoon of the 10th is OK or that he is free all day of the 12th or 15th. He has spoken with C.S. Lewis, his next novel Out of (1/2)
Writing to Stanley Unwin, Tolkien suggests that their next meeting should be in November, saying that the afternoon of the 10th is OK or that he is free all day of the 12th or 15th. He has spoken with C.S. Lewis, his next novel Out of (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
Writing to Stanley Unwin, Tolkien suggests that their next meeting should be in November, saying that the afternoon of the 10th is OK or that he is free...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin.
Writing to Stanley Unwin, Tolkien suggests that their next meeting should be in November, saying that the afternoon of the 10th is OK or that he is free all day of the 12th or 15th. He has spoken with C.S. Lewis, his next novel Out of (1/2)
Writing to Stanley Unwin, Tolkien suggests that their next meeting should be in November, saying that the afternoon of the 10th is OK or that he is free all day of the 12th or 15th. He has spoken with C.S. Lewis, his next novel Out of (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Jocelyn Gibb.
Tolkien sends his thanks to Gibb for sending a copy of the book Light on C.S. Lewis and notes that it says more about the contributors than of Lewis himself. Light on C.S. Lewis was authored by Gibb herself with contributions from (1/2)
Tolkien sends his thanks to Gibb for sending a copy of the book Light on C.S. Lewis and notes that it says more about the contributors than of Lewis himself. Light on C.S. Lewis was authored by Gibb herself with contributions from (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Jocelyn Gibb
Tolkien sends his thanks to Gibb for sending a copy of the book Light on C.S. Lewis and notes that it says more about the contributors than of Lewis him...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Jocelyn Gibb.
Tolkien sends his thanks to Gibb for sending a copy of the book Light on C.S. Lewis and notes that it says more about the contributors than of Lewis himself. Light on C.S. Lewis was authored by Gibb herself with contributions from (1/2)
Tolkien sends his thanks to Gibb for sending a copy of the book Light on C.S. Lewis and notes that it says more about the contributors than of Lewis himself. Light on C.S. Lewis was authored by Gibb herself with contributions from (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Dick Plotz.
A one-page response to a couple of questions that Plotz had asked. Tolkien translates the poem "A Elbereth Gilthoniel", tells how to pronounce Meriadoc, the meaning of "Michel" and how to pronounce it, and glosses the word "Elenath".
A one-page response to a couple of questions that Plotz had asked. Tolkien translates the poem "A Elbereth Gilthoniel", tells how to pronounce Meriadoc, the meaning of "Michel" and how to pronounce it, and glosses the word "Elenath".
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Dick Plotz
A one-page response to a couple of questions that Plotz had asked. Tolkien translates the poem "A Elbereth Gilthoniel", tells how to pronounce...
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October 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Dick Plotz.
A one-page response to a couple of questions that Plotz had asked. Tolkien translates the poem "A Elbereth Gilthoniel", tells how to pronounce Meriadoc, the meaning of "Michel" and how to pronounce it, and glosses the word "Elenath".
A one-page response to a couple of questions that Plotz had asked. Tolkien translates the poem "A Elbereth Gilthoniel", tells how to pronounce Meriadoc, the meaning of "Michel" and how to pronounce it, and glosses the word "Elenath".
#OnThisDay in 1932, #Tolkien writes to Robert Chapman.
Tolkien writes to Robert Chapman saying that he must finish the Clarendon Chaucer or else he will lose his good will with the Clarendon Press. Tolkien says that the glossary has been written and corrected, but that it is yet to be (1/4)
Tolkien writes to Robert Chapman saying that he must finish the Clarendon Chaucer or else he will lose his good will with the Clarendon Press. Tolkien says that the glossary has been written and corrected, but that it is yet to be (1/4)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Robert Chapman
Tolkien writes to Robert Chapman saying that he must finish the Clarendon Chaucer or else he will lose his good will with the Clarendon Press. Tolkien s...
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October 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1932, #Tolkien writes to Robert Chapman.
Tolkien writes to Robert Chapman saying that he must finish the Clarendon Chaucer or else he will lose his good will with the Clarendon Press. Tolkien says that the glossary has been written and corrected, but that it is yet to be (1/4)
Tolkien writes to Robert Chapman saying that he must finish the Clarendon Chaucer or else he will lose his good will with the Clarendon Press. Tolkien says that the glossary has been written and corrected, but that it is yet to be (1/4)
#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to Joyce Biddell.
Tolkien expresses pleasure that his books cheered her. The recipient may be Joyce Biddell of Maidstone, Kent, who adapted the novel for the stage in 1960 (see Hammond and Anderson, p.98).
Tolkien expresses pleasure that his books cheered her. The recipient may be Joyce Biddell of Maidstone, Kent, who adapted the novel for the stage in 1960 (see Hammond and Anderson, p.98).
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Joyce Biddell
Tolkien expresses pleasure that his books cheered her. The recipient may be Joyce Biddell of Maidstone, Kent, who adapted the novel for the stage in 196...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to Joyce Biddell.
Tolkien expresses pleasure that his books cheered her. The recipient may be Joyce Biddell of Maidstone, Kent, who adapted the novel for the stage in 1960 (see Hammond and Anderson, p.98).
Tolkien expresses pleasure that his books cheered her. The recipient may be Joyce Biddell of Maidstone, Kent, who adapted the novel for the stage in 1960 (see Hammond and Anderson, p.98).
#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin.
Originally published as just a fragment of a thank you letter to Stanley Unwin who had written that Tolkien was "one of those rare people with genius." In the revised 2023 edition of Letters, the entire letter is reproduced. Tolkien (1/2)
Originally published as just a fragment of a thank you letter to Stanley Unwin who had written that Tolkien was "one of those rare people with genius." In the revised 2023 edition of Letters, the entire letter is reproduced. Tolkien (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
Originally published as just a fragment of a thank you letter to Stanley Unwin who had written that Tolkien was "one of those rare people with geni...
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October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin.
Originally published as just a fragment of a thank you letter to Stanley Unwin who had written that Tolkien was "one of those rare people with genius." In the revised 2023 edition of Letters, the entire letter is reproduced. Tolkien (1/2)
Originally published as just a fragment of a thank you letter to Stanley Unwin who had written that Tolkien was "one of those rare people with genius." In the revised 2023 edition of Letters, the entire letter is reproduced. Tolkien (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien and the dons met, chatted and had dinner among other activities.
Tolkien and the dons met, chatted and had dinner among other activities.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien
Tolkien and the dons met, chatted and had dinner among other activities.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien and the dons met, chatted and had dinner among other activities.
Tolkien and the dons met, chatted and had dinner among other activities.
#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to Hilary Tolkien.
Tolkien writes to his brother about family matters, his dislike of Bournemouth Council and traditions around Bonfire night (5th November). He is also happy with sales of The Hobbit, as he is using revenue from that as his primary (1/2)
Tolkien writes to his brother about family matters, his dislike of Bournemouth Council and traditions around Bonfire night (5th November). He is also happy with sales of The Hobbit, as he is using revenue from that as his primary (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Hilary Tolkien
Tolkien writes to his brother about family matters, his dislike of Bournemouth Council and traditions around Bonfire night (5th November). He is also ha...
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October 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to Hilary Tolkien.
Tolkien writes to his brother about family matters, his dislike of Bournemouth Council and traditions around Bonfire night (5th November). He is also happy with sales of The Hobbit, as he is using revenue from that as his primary (1/2)
Tolkien writes to his brother about family matters, his dislike of Bournemouth Council and traditions around Bonfire night (5th November). He is also happy with sales of The Hobbit, as he is using revenue from that as his primary (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Clyde S. Kilby.
In the portion of this letter published in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien he writes to Kilby about the book Light on C.S. Lewis. Tolkien thanks Kilby for his letter and for the enclosed article from Dempsey that was in the Saturday (1/2)
In the portion of this letter published in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien he writes to Kilby about the book Light on C.S. Lewis. Tolkien thanks Kilby for his letter and for the enclosed article from Dempsey that was in the Saturday (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Clyde S. Kilby
In the portion of this letter published in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien he writes to Kilby about the book Light on C.S. Lewis. Tolkien thanks Kilby for...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1965, #Tolkien writes to Clyde S. Kilby.
In the portion of this letter published in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien he writes to Kilby about the book Light on C.S. Lewis. Tolkien thanks Kilby for his letter and for the enclosed article from Dempsey that was in the Saturday (1/2)
In the portion of this letter published in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien he writes to Kilby about the book Light on C.S. Lewis. Tolkien thanks Kilby for his letter and for the enclosed article from Dempsey that was in the Saturday (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1943, #Tolkien writes to Elizabeth J. Jennings.
Tolkien writes a personal testimony for the daughter of his friend Henry Cecil Jennings.
Tolkien writes a personal testimony for the daughter of his friend Henry Cecil Jennings.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Elizabeth J. Jennings
Tolkien writes a personal testimony for the daughter of his friend Henry Cecil Jennings.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1943, #Tolkien writes to Elizabeth J. Jennings.
Tolkien writes a personal testimony for the daughter of his friend Henry Cecil Jennings.
Tolkien writes a personal testimony for the daughter of his friend Henry Cecil Jennings.
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to [Father] Alex Jones.
Writing to Father Jones, Tolkien thanks him for including his name in the list of contributors of the New Jerusalem Bible, even though Tolkien feels like he did very little work on it and wanted to do more. He tells Jones of his (1/3)
Writing to Father Jones, Tolkien thanks him for including his name in the list of contributors of the New Jerusalem Bible, even though Tolkien feels like he did very little work on it and wanted to do more. He tells Jones of his (1/3)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Alex Jones
Writing to Father Jones, Tolkien thanks him for including his name in the list of contributors of the New Jerusalem Bible, even though Tolkien feels lik...
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October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to [Father] Alex Jones.
Writing to Father Jones, Tolkien thanks him for including his name in the list of contributors of the New Jerusalem Bible, even though Tolkien feels like he did very little work on it and wanted to do more. He tells Jones of his (1/3)
Writing to Father Jones, Tolkien thanks him for including his name in the list of contributors of the New Jerusalem Bible, even though Tolkien feels like he did very little work on it and wanted to do more. He tells Jones of his (1/3)