Tag Archives: J.R.R. Tolkien

Being Hnau in the Age of AI: A View from Hogwarts (for Mythmoot XII)

Posted on June 9, 2025 by

A technical note to readers: I have been banned from Facebook and Messenger–hopefully temporarily, as I am not guilty of espionage or whatever the issue is. If you are one of the more than 500 readers who use Facebook to … Continue reading →

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Do the Inhabitants of Arda Know How Their Own Story Ends? A Thesis Theatre on Middle-earth Eschatology by Jeffrey Wade (Wed, Jun 4, 5:00pm ET)

Posted on June 2, 2025 by

Once again, I have had the distinct pleasure to work with a Signum University MA student through their thesis process. Jeffrey Wade has completed his thesis on “Unveiling Hope: Do the Inhabitants of Arda Know How Their Own Story Ends?” … Continue reading →

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An Abundance of Spreadsheets about Tolkien’s Expanded Letters (Part 2 of Voyaging With Voyant)

Posted on March 4, 2025 by

Introducing The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien I have confessed before how much I value the letter collections of authors that intrigue me. Besides C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, I’ve spent time in correspondence collections by Dorothy L. Sayers, James Thurber, … Continue reading →

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Voyaging with Voyant in Tolkien’s Expanded Letters (Part 1: Background and Themes)

Posted on February 19, 2025 by

In this post, Dr. Brenton Dickieson discusses Tolkien’s newly expanded letter collection, exploring its publication history and significance, and playing with some Voyant text analytical tools to understand trends in Tolkien’s correspondence and his creative practice. Continue reading →

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Event Announcement: “C S Lewis: The Spiritual, Social, and Ethical Vision in his Life and Work” by the EICSP (Feb 12, 2025 at 2pm EST/7pm UK Time)

Posted on February 4, 2025 by

Dear Reader, I am pleased to be part of a panel with the Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality and Peace. The EICSP was founded in December 2007 to provide educational opportunities and an international forum for understanding, experiencing, and participating … Continue reading →

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