#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to Robert Durden.
Tolkien is pleased to read of Mr Durden's "delight" from reading The Lord of the Rings. He mentions briefly the Appendices, and that he hopes to be able to publish the legends of the First and Second Ages, but they will contain no Hobbits.
#OnThisDay in 1973, #Tolkien writes to Daphne Castell.
Daphne Castell (later Cloke) interviewed Tolkien circa 1966.
doctor about Davis, where Tolkien compares him to John Wyclif and gives details about him and the way in which the church reacted to him. (2/2)
#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Michael Tolkien.
Writing to son Michael, Tolkien remarks on the current state of the Church and says that these need to be resolved in private, not with public comments. He calls Charles Davis a 'thorn' and recounts a conversation he had with his (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1959, #Tolkien writes to Michael Tolkien.
Writing to his son Michael, Tolkien remarks on the state of their house, and Edith's recovery from a broken arm. He also talks about his recent health struggles with his appendix and a bout of the flu. He says he shall have to give (1/2)
being written, they should write them themselves. He mentions Charles Williams, emphasizing that while he knew him well, they did not influence each other due to their different styles and mindsets. (2/2)
#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to Dora Marshall.
Tolkien reflects on the challenges of getting their story published, expressing surprise and delight at the positive reception. Tolkien recalls a conversation with C. S. Lewis, where Lewis suggested that if the desired books weren't (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1955, #Tolkien writes to Derrick Parnum.
Among various subjects, Tolkien mentions his health, which has not been good, and the oddness of receiving gifts. He remarks that he was gifted a pair of binoculars after a solitary comment about blackbirds.
Edith received Christopher's “EFM code cable”, and mentions a few more details of communication attempts back and forth between them. Tolkien hopes that Christopher may be able to visit Bloemfontein, where Tolkien was born. (3/3)
misrepresentative newspaper paragraph about Lewis, emphasizing the inaccuracy of media portrayals. The weather is described as still very cold with recent snow, but signs of spring are appearing, such as crocus blooms and budding greenery. Tolkien remarks that while at breakfast he and (2/3)
#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien notes the lack of humorous anecdotes due to limited social interactions in recent weeks. He also mentions an encounter with Lewis, who is energetic and jolly but attracting unwanted publicity. The letter criticizes a (1/3)
#OnThisDay in 1914, #Tolkien writes to Edith Bratt.
Tolkien writes to Edith, complaining of his prospects of employment, as he sees them.
#OnThisDay in 1962, #Tolkien writes to P.C. Buiter.
Tolkien writes to Mr Buiter to inform him of the Puffin Hobbit's publication.
#OnThisDay in 1931, #Tolkien writes to General Board (Oxford University).
Tolkien, with thirteen others, signs a letter to the "General Board, requesting that the Chair of Comparative Philology be raised from Grade B to Grade A."
and Salus had attended a meeting of the New York Tolkien Society. (2/2)
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to W.H. Auden.
Auden told Tolkien that he had agreed to write a short book about him, in collaboration with Peter H. Salus, for a series entitled Christian Perspectives; he hoped this did not meet with Tolkien’s disapproval. He also mentioned that he (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1958, #Tolkien writes to Mr. Wood.
Tolkien confirms that Tuesday will be fine for a visit, though he has a guest around 7pm. The guest will be Mr Jonathan Wordsworth.
#OnThisDay in 1959, #Tolkien writes to William Ready.
Tolkien makes arrangements for the transfer of money regarding the purchase of his manuscripts of The Lord of the Rings.
epic, mythology, and fairy-stories, with a nod to Beowulf as one of his valued sources. He emphasizes that his tale is not consciously based on any other book except for the unpublished Silmarillion. (3/3)
willingness to discuss certain aspects of his creation, such as the origins of the hero. However, he notes the potential unfairness to research students in revealing too much, as it might rob them of the excuse for their own work. Tolkien discusses the sources of his tale, drawing from (2/3)
#OnThisDay in 1938, #Tolkien writes to Editor of the Observer.
Tolkien responds to a request, likely from a researcher or enthusiast, regarding the origins and inspirations behind his work, particularly The Hobbit. Tolkien mentions his susceptibility to flattery and expresses a (1/3)
#OnThisDay in 1958, #Tolkien writes to Mr. Wood.
Tolkien says he would "very much like to meet you and Mr. David Smith." Tolkien is on leave due to his wife's illness and he will be visiting her in hospital around tea-time for the foreseeable future.
Lewis' Out of the Silent Planet, which Lewis has submitted to them by this date. (2/2)
#OnThisDay in 1938, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin.
In this two page handwritten letter, Tolkien thanks Unwin's son Rayner for his positive feedback on the first chapter of the new book, "A Long-Expected Party". Tolkien gives his approval for Allen & Unwin to consider publishing C.S. (1/2)
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien.
Tolkien invites Michael George to his and Edith's Golden Wedding at Merton College. Michael has also been provisionally accepted for a B.Litt. at Merton and Tolkien gives advice on what is involved.
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to William J. Rapaport.
Tolkien replies to some queries about a Tolkien Society from Mr Rapaport who had set one up.
#OnThisDay in 1896, #Tolkien writes to Arthur Tolkien.
This letter to Arthur Tolkien, father of Ronald and Hilary, was dictated by Tolkien's nurse.
#OnThisDay in 1961, #Tolkien writes to [Father] Alex Jones.
Tolkien writes to Father Alex Jones apologizing for being late in his submission to the new Bible translation project, and says that he has been stuck in the thirteenth century as of late, alluding to his work on Sir Gawain and Pearl.
