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Kelly

@themiddlepage.bsky.social

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Tolkien & Medieval studies ✨

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

This was such a fun episode to be a part of!

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I had so much fun talking Tolkien on this podcast! Thank you for having me, @the-neej.bsky.social! Hope you all enjoy! 🖤

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Just listened to this episode. Wonderful breakdown of feminist criticism of Tolkien’s texts and @aranelparmadil.bsky.social has me SO excited for the future of feminist and queer readings of the works of Tolkien. Highly suggest giving this a listen! Thanks for this, @podcast.athrabeth.com 🖤

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Tom Emanuel @realtomemanuel.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

For Black History Month, did you know that one of our foundational Tolkien scholars is a Black woman? Melanie Rawls wrote "The Feminine Principle in Tolkien" (1984), among THE seminal works on women and Tolkien. She's written on JRRT and Ursula Le Guin among others and is a fantasist herself.

The writer and Tolkien scholar Melanie Rawls, an African American woman in a blue button-up shirt, glasses with thick black rims, and a dapper fedora.

The article "The Feminine Principle in Tolkien" by Melanie Rawls, published in Mythlore 38 (Spring 1984). Above the title and author, a pen-and-ink drawing depicts three powerful women from Tolkien's mythology.

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

A little insight into the symbol you see on most Tolkien books! It’s Tolkien’s monogram and has been used on his books since the early 80’s! #tolkien

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

The Hobbit taught us that Dragons who hoard gold at the expense of the well being of others will have their undoing by even the smallest person. We're meant for more in this world, for good food, cheer, and a comfortable life.

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Thinking about reading the Lord of the Rings …and then rereading it, then trying The Silmarillion like 3 times before finishing it & then listening to podcasts & taking online Tolkien classes & writing papers & reading Tolkien’s expansive works, and basically making LotR my entire personality??? Idk

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Be1mont is one of the coolest Tolkien nerds out there and I always learn something new from him! 🖤

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Tolkien Universe @tolkienuniverse.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Éowyn was a shieldmaiden of Rohan, daughter of Éomund and Théodwyn, younger sister of Éomer and niece of King Théoden. 🛡️🐴 -art by Yidanyuan

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

In 1915 Tolkien was just 23 years old, engaged to the love of his life, Edith and had a head full of ancient tales, poetry and myths. His conception of Middle-earth as we know it today was still far off, but the seeds of his legendarium were sprouting… #tolkien

Book of Lost Tales by JRR Tolkien title page

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Ok BlueSky let’s go! looking to connect with the kind, respectful and loving Tolkien community that I know exists! We don’t hate on adaptations/ judge any who like them, we don’t gatekeep anyone from Middle-earth & we can talk about aspects we like (or don’t) with respect 🖤 #tolkien #lordoftherings

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Check out these #waroftherohirrim cups from KungFu Tea! Can’t wait to see our girl Hera in theaters soon 🖤

Paper cup featuring Hera, from the upcoming War of the Rohirrim film

Canned tea featuring Hera, from the upcoming War of the Rohirrim film, holding sword and shield.

Plastic cup featuring Helm, from the upcoming War of the Rohirrim film

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

SEE YA IN LONDON ✈️ #thewaroftherohirrim #tolkien

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Kelly @themiddlepage.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Hi BlueSky, I’m here! I come bearing a tower of Tolkien books, love for this community, and a forever quest to learn & teach more about Middle-earth 🖤 #tolkien #lordoftherings

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