TWT: Arwen’s Song

This is possibly the best poem I’ve ever written. Arwen’s Song We met at dusk in Imladris wood; He called, “Tinúviel!” As Beren called in years long past, Far west of Rivendell. In Lórien of singing gold We met at length once more; I plighted troth to Arathorn’s son On Amroth’s hill of lore. IContinueContinue reading “TWT: Arwen’s Song”

Tuesdays with Tolkien: Lady of Rivendell

The claim that Tolkien created very stereotypical female characters is of course quite without basis; Éowyn in especial comes to mind. However, whilst Tolkien can be cleared of this charge, perhaps Peter Jackson cannot be. His Arwen is undeniably far different from Tolkien’s original character. I would like to look at the characters of ArwenContinueContinue reading “Tuesdays with Tolkien: Lady of Rivendell”