Half of the population in Dallas County, Alabama, where Selma is located, was African American in 1965.

Writing to Rayner, Tolkien says that his face is healing, and he is feeling better, and able to read and write again. He has not been able to complete t...

Tolkien writes of his longing and concern for Christopher in the midst of war, reflecting on human suffering and the senselessness of conflict. Despite ...

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Tolkien responded to Mrs. Wilson stating that The Lord of the Rings should really be read by adults, as it was not a work aimed at children.

Tolkien says they have received many letters from Christopher, he will feel much better when he knows that he has received theirs. Tolkien notes that he...

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The Roving Ranger #176 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last week and the weeks upcoming, curated by the Tolkienist.