MJ Hansen 🌿
@tolkienbookcase.bsky.social
tolkien collector /anti-racist / tolkien society member
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Fun fact: "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind" is perfect Old English (with modern spellings). If spoken slowly, it would have been understood 1500 years ago. Our farthest reach forward was celebrated using words pulled from our deep past.
I'm still amazed that there were only 66 years between the first human in an airplane and the first human on the Moon. The things that we can do, when we want to.
December 14, 2023 at 6:12 PM
Fun fact: "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind" is perfect Old English (with modern spellings). If spoken slowly, it would have been understood 1500 years ago. Our farthest reach forward was celebrated using words pulled from our deep past.
Newest addition to my Tolkien collection — a Tolkien Society enamel pin from 1960s-1970s
December 11, 2023 at 1:04 AM
Newest addition to my Tolkien collection — a Tolkien Society enamel pin from 1960s-1970s
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Christopher Tolkien was born on this day in 1924. We owe him so much 📚 💚
#Tolkien #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday #LOTR #LordOfTheRings #TheHobbit
#Tolkien #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday #LOTR #LordOfTheRings #TheHobbit
November 21, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Christopher Tolkien was born on this day in 1924. We owe him so much 📚 💚
#Tolkien #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday #LOTR #LordOfTheRings #TheHobbit
#Tolkien #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday #LOTR #LordOfTheRings #TheHobbit
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“Upon it sat a man so bent with age that he seemed almost a dwarf; but his white hair was long and thick and fell in great braids from beneath a thin golden circlet set upon his brow.”
-The King of the Golden Hall
Art by the amazing Alan Lee
-The King of the Golden Hall
Art by the amazing Alan Lee
November 20, 2023 at 5:43 PM
“Upon it sat a man so bent with age that he seemed almost a dwarf; but his white hair was long and thick and fell in great braids from beneath a thin golden circlet set upon his brow.”
-The King of the Golden Hall
Art by the amazing Alan Lee
-The King of the Golden Hall
Art by the amazing Alan Lee
Newest acquisition! The 1988 Lord of the Rings Houghton Mifflin Hardcovers in Slipcase
November 21, 2023 at 2:08 AM
Newest acquisition! The 1988 Lord of the Rings Houghton Mifflin Hardcovers in Slipcase
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But still, isn’t it wonderful to know that even Tolkien procrastinated on writing his conference talks? And I love the mental image of J.R.R. Tolkien pulling an all-nighter in a hotel in St Andrews, finishing his keynote.
November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
But still, isn’t it wonderful to know that even Tolkien procrastinated on writing his conference talks? And I love the mental image of J.R.R. Tolkien pulling an all-nighter in a hotel in St Andrews, finishing his keynote.
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Before your jaw drops at the thought of Tolkien writing such a seminal essay in less than a week, remember that the essay we now know and love was developed over a period of many years after the original lecture.
November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Before your jaw drops at the thought of Tolkien writing such a seminal essay in less than a week, remember that the essay we now know and love was developed over a period of many years after the original lecture.
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My new favorite passage in Tolkien’s expanded Letters, from No. 36a to Michael Tolkien, March 1, 1939.
The “infernal lecture” he had not yet written would turn out to be “On Fairy-stories,” and was presented in Scotland *seven days later.*
The “infernal lecture” he had not yet written would turn out to be “On Fairy-stories,” and was presented in Scotland *seven days later.*
November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
My new favorite passage in Tolkien’s expanded Letters, from No. 36a to Michael Tolkien, March 1, 1939.
The “infernal lecture” he had not yet written would turn out to be “On Fairy-stories,” and was presented in Scotland *seven days later.*
The “infernal lecture” he had not yet written would turn out to be “On Fairy-stories,” and was presented in Scotland *seven days later.*
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About to start one of my all time favourite chapters! Let’s do this!
“Will you ride with me then, son of Arathorn? Maybe we shall cleave a road, or make such an end as will be worth a song – if any be left to sing of us hereafter.”
#Tolkien #LOTR #LordOfTheRings
“Will you ride with me then, son of Arathorn? Maybe we shall cleave a road, or make such an end as will be worth a song – if any be left to sing of us hereafter.”
#Tolkien #LOTR #LordOfTheRings
November 10, 2023 at 4:05 PM
About to start one of my all time favourite chapters! Let’s do this!
“Will you ride with me then, son of Arathorn? Maybe we shall cleave a road, or make such an end as will be worth a song – if any be left to sing of us hereafter.”
#Tolkien #LOTR #LordOfTheRings
“Will you ride with me then, son of Arathorn? Maybe we shall cleave a road, or make such an end as will be worth a song – if any be left to sing of us hereafter.”
#Tolkien #LOTR #LordOfTheRings
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November 8, 2023 at 6:33 PM
What a fantastic thread!
It's TolkienTrewsday, and as the release looms of the expanded/revised version of 'Letters', we'd like to remind you, Queer Lodgers, that the context of the letters is extremely important - who they were being written to, when, and under what circumstances. 🧵1/
November 9, 2023 at 1:53 AM
What a fantastic thread!
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It's TolkienTrewsday, and as the release looms of the expanded/revised version of 'Letters', we'd like to remind you, Queer Lodgers, that the context of the letters is extremely important - who they were being written to, when, and under what circumstances. 🧵1/
November 8, 2023 at 2:38 AM
It's TolkienTrewsday, and as the release looms of the expanded/revised version of 'Letters', we'd like to remind you, Queer Lodgers, that the context of the letters is extremely important - who they were being written to, when, and under what circumstances. 🧵1/
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In his translation of Boethius, King Alfred talks about the place where one belongs as being his "hamfæst" or home-fast.
Sam Gamgee's dad, the Gaffer, was named Hamfast. Never was there a more apt name in all of LOTR!
Sam Gamgee's dad, the Gaffer, was named Hamfast. Never was there a more apt name in all of LOTR!
October 30, 2023 at 12:46 PM
In his translation of Boethius, King Alfred talks about the place where one belongs as being his "hamfæst" or home-fast.
Sam Gamgee's dad, the Gaffer, was named Hamfast. Never was there a more apt name in all of LOTR!
Sam Gamgee's dad, the Gaffer, was named Hamfast. Never was there a more apt name in all of LOTR!
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#Tolkientober: Ancient
“Fangorn” (watercolour, 2023)
“Fangorn” (watercolour, 2023)
October 7, 2023 at 10:18 AM
#Tolkientober: Ancient
“Fangorn” (watercolour, 2023)
“Fangorn” (watercolour, 2023)
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Tolkientober Day 5, Kingdom: here is my watercolor illustration of Cerin Amroth from ~ 2018.
October 6, 2023 at 12:21 AM
Tolkientober Day 5, Kingdom: here is my watercolor illustration of Cerin Amroth from ~ 2018.
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#Tolkientober : Jewelry
“Arwen’s gift” (watercolour, 2004)
“Arwen’s gift” (watercolour, 2004)
October 4, 2023 at 12:16 PM
#Tolkientober : Jewelry
“Arwen’s gift” (watercolour, 2004)
“Arwen’s gift” (watercolour, 2004)
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Jumping into #Tolkientober a tad late with day 4, Jewelry.
“Or there maybe ‘tis cloudless night
and swaying beeches bear
the Elven-stars as jewels white
amid their branching hair.”
“Or there maybe ‘tis cloudless night
and swaying beeches bear
the Elven-stars as jewels white
amid their branching hair.”
October 5, 2023 at 1:35 AM
Jumping into #Tolkientober a tad late with day 4, Jewelry.
“Or there maybe ‘tis cloudless night
and swaying beeches bear
the Elven-stars as jewels white
amid their branching hair.”
“Or there maybe ‘tis cloudless night
and swaying beeches bear
the Elven-stars as jewels white
amid their branching hair.”
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some of my favorite tolkientober offerings in black and white ink on toned paper from 3 years ago
October 5, 2023 at 4:00 PM
some of my favorite tolkientober offerings in black and white ink on toned paper from 3 years ago
The Two Towers, 1988 Houghton Mifflin Edition, 17th Printing
October 5, 2023 at 8:42 PM
The Two Towers, 1988 Houghton Mifflin Edition, 17th Printing
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me and the girls
September 27, 2023 at 11:48 AM
me and the girls
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Old English often survives in fragments. In the "Finnesburh Fragment," which Tolkien studied extensively & wrote a paper on, an interesting term is used for a gray wolf: "graeghama" -- grayhame. One of the many names of Gandalf.
September 26, 2023 at 3:20 PM
Old English often survives in fragments. In the "Finnesburh Fragment," which Tolkien studied extensively & wrote a paper on, an interesting term is used for a gray wolf: "graeghama" -- grayhame. One of the many names of Gandalf.
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Happy equinox!
To the English of a thousand years ago, equinox was "emniht" -- even-night. Basically the Latin, just English'ed!
I'd kinda like to bring that back.
To the English of a thousand years ago, equinox was "emniht" -- even-night. Basically the Latin, just English'ed!
I'd kinda like to bring that back.
September 23, 2023 at 2:33 PM
Happy equinox!
To the English of a thousand years ago, equinox was "emniht" -- even-night. Basically the Latin, just English'ed!
I'd kinda like to bring that back.
To the English of a thousand years ago, equinox was "emniht" -- even-night. Basically the Latin, just English'ed!
I'd kinda like to bring that back.
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Happy #HobbitDay, my friends! Cheers to another year of food and cheer and song. 🍄
September 22, 2023 at 2:14 PM
Happy #HobbitDay, my friends! Cheers to another year of food and cheer and song. 🍄
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Happy Hobbit Day everyone! Don’t forget to drink to the health of Bilbo and Frodo, ideally with a lovely glass of Old Winyards! 🍷
September 22, 2023 at 4:51 PM
Happy Hobbit Day everyone! Don’t forget to drink to the health of Bilbo and Frodo, ideally with a lovely glass of Old Winyards! 🍷
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Happy Hobbit Day! (September 22nd, the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo)
Here are some Hobbits (and a very small Ent) for your enjoyment.
Here are some Hobbits (and a very small Ent) for your enjoyment.
September 22, 2023 at 10:05 PM
Happy Hobbit Day! (September 22nd, the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo)
Here are some Hobbits (and a very small Ent) for your enjoyment.
Here are some Hobbits (and a very small Ent) for your enjoyment.