Russian Medievalist Tolkien

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

Here is an absolutely gorgeous blog by Grimmella. I first met Grimmella in The Hobbit Read-Along. Here she gathers together some of the pictures from a Russian edition of The Hobbit. They really do look like plates from a medieval Bible. It makes me want to get my copy of The Hobbit bound in leather.

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Another art post! I love finding stuff like this. One of the Russian versions of Lord of the Rings was illustrated by Sergey Yuhimov (or Sergei Iukhimov). Looking more like something I studied in my Art History classes in college, I would love to see an English version with these illustrations.

Gandalf arriving at Hobbiton Gandalf arriving at Hobbiton

Bilbo and Frodo's Birthday- A Long Expected Party Bilbo and Frodo’s Birthday- A Long Expected Party

Frodo and Sam meeting the Elves on their way to Rivendell Frodo and Sam meeting the Elves on their way to Rivendell

Frodo rescuing his friends in the barrow Frodo rescuing his friends in the barrow

Sam and Frodo meeting Aragorn at the Prancing Pony Sam and Frodo meeting Aragorn at the Prancing Pony

The Council of Elrond (I think?) The Council of Elrond (I think?)

The Bridge of Khazad-dum The Bridge of Khazad-dum

Caras Galadhon, home to Celeborn and Galadriel Caras Galadhon, home to Celeborn and Galadriel

The Argonath The Argonath

The death of Boromir The death of Boromir

Frodo, Sam and Gollum in the Dead Marshes Frodo, Sam and Gollum in the Dead Marshes

Gandalf and the healing of Theoden (Eowyn in the back!) Gandalf and the healing of Theoden (Eowyn in the back!)

Merry and Pippin at Treebeard's House Merry and Pippin at Treebeard’s House

Frodo, Sam and Gollum in Ithilien Frodo, Sam and Gollum in Ithilien

The Ents destroy Isengard The Ents destroy Isengard

The Siege of Gondor and Grond The Siege of…

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“A Pilgrim in Narnia” is a blog project in reading and talking about the work of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, the Inklings, L.M. Montgomery, and the worlds they created. As a "Faith, Fantasy, and Fiction" blog, we cover topics like children’s literature, myths and mythology, fantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, poetry, theology, cultural criticism, art and writing. This blog includes my thoughts as I read through my favourite writings and reflect on my own life and culture. In this sense, I am a Pilgrim in Narnia--or Middle Earth, or Fairyland, or Avonlea. I am often peeking inside of wardrobes, looking for magic bricks in urban alleys, or rooting through yard sale boxes for old rings. If something here captures your imagination, leave a comment, “like” a post, share with your friends, or sign up to receive Narnian Pilgrim posts in your email box. Brenton Dickieson (PhD, Chester) is a father, husband, friend, university lecturer, and freelance writer from Prince Edward Island, Canada. You can follow him: www.aPilgrimInNarnia.com Twitter (X) @BrentonDana Instagram @bdickieson Facebook @aPilgrimInNarnia
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  9. keebslac1234's avatar keebslac1234 says:
    March 2, 2020 at 11:55 am

    That arr really adds to the construction of Tolkien’s world, almost as if a researcher stumbled onto an old tome from the time. Gives the tale more weight (as if it needs more!)

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