Other Tolkien writings - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Annunfuiniel · 03-17-2003, 04:34 AM

I knew that Tolkien had written and published poetry in some scale but I had no idea how vast was the list of his works until I came across this list. I was stunned! I haven't read any of those works named on the list (few of those named I have seen mentioned in other connections too) but some seem to have straight connections to the LoTR and other major works of Tolkien (for example "Bilbo's Last Song (At the Grey Havens)").
So, has anyone studied these Tolkien writings? Especially those letters mentioned; they aren't published in H.Carpenter's "The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien" not at least all of them. How vast is the amount of this sort of material, hidden in the archives? Is there a need for a new compilation??

HerenIstarion · 03-17-2003, 05:34 AM

AFAIK those are poems (usually one or two at a time) published alongside with the whole bunch of other authors (mainly of Oxford language related faculties) in academical (generally Oxford published) media. Some of them (usually edited by JRRT to become sadder than as first published) are later compiled as "The Adventures Of Tom Bombadil"

[ March 17, 2003: Message edited by: HerenIstarion ]

Maerbenn · 03-17-2003, 07:15 AM

Here is another good list: A Chronological Bibliography of the Writings of J.R.R. Tolkien

InklingElf · 03-19-2003, 02:15 PM

Wonderful! I'll be waiting for the Beowulf editions...[writhing in anticipation]

davem · 03-20-2003, 08:32 AM

Just as an aside, the first one mentioned, The Battle of the Eastern Field, is, as far as I remember, a poem about a school cricket match, described in terms of a great battle. It was re-printed in Mallorn, a Tolkien Society(http://www.tolkiensociety.org/) magazine, back in the early 80's.

Lutfiska · 03-25-2003, 11:23 AM

I´ve red almost all of tokiens works (poems 2).. and if u haven´t read em´all u sure have missed something,,

**lindil** · 03-25-2003, 11:29 AM

How about the Lay of Atrou and Itroun ?

I have never even seen any copies of these.

A search of the net for copies of this has proved fruitless...

Anybody have it?

[ March 30, 2003: Message edited by: lindil ]

Mattius · 04-24-2003, 04:41 PM

I came across a delightful little book at my girlfried's house by Tolkien called Smith of Wootton Major. It was published in 1947 and is only 60 pages long but a nice childrens story nonetheless. It mentions elves and fearys and also Tolkien calls a man the Even-star!

03-17-2003, 04:34 AM	#1
Annunfuiniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Something close like Shire Posts: 769	Other Tolkien writings I knew that Tolkien had written and published poetry in some scale but I had no idea how vast was the list of his works until I came across this list. I was stunned! I haven't read any of those works named on the list (few of those named I have seen mentioned in other connections too) but some seem to have straight connections to the LoTR and other major works of Tolkien (for example "Bilbo's Last Song (At the Grey Havens)"). So, has anyone studied these Tolkien writings? Especially those letters mentioned; they aren't published in H.Carpenter's "The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien" not at least all of them. How vast is the amount of this sort of material, hidden in the archives? Is there a need for a new compilation?? __________________ Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.

03-17-2003, 05:34 AM	#2
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	AFAIK those are poems (usually one or two at a time) published alongside with the whole bunch of other authors (mainly of Oxford language related faculties) in academical (generally Oxford published) media. Some of them (usually edited by JRRT to become sadder than as first published) are later compiled as "The Adventures Of Tom Bombadil" [ March 17, 2003: Message edited by: HerenIstarion ] __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

03-20-2003, 08:32 AM	#5
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	Just as an aside, the first one mentioned, The Battle of the Eastern Field, is, as far as I remember, a poem about a school cricket match, described in terms of a great battle. It was re-printed in Mallorn, a Tolkien Society(http://www.tolkiensociety.org/) magazine, back in the early 80's. __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

03-25-2003, 11:23 AM	#6
Lutfiska Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 60	I´ve red almost all of tokiens works (poems 2).. and if u haven´t read em´all u sure have missed something,, __________________ Go Bushie Vote yes to war

03-25-2003, 11:29 AM	#7
lindil Seeker of the Straight Path Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: a hidden fastness in Big Valley nor cal Posts: 1,680	How about the Lay of Atrou and Itroun ? I have never even seen any copies of these. A search of the net for copies of this has proved fruitless... Anybody have it? [ March 30, 2003: Message edited by: lindil ] __________________ The dwindling Men of the West would often sit up late into the night exchanging lore & wisdom such as they still possessed that they should not fall back into the mean estate of those who never knew or indeed rebelled against the Light.

03-17-2003, 07:15 AM	#3
Maerbenn Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 59	Here is another good list: A Chronological Bibliography of the Writings of J.R.R. Tolkien

03-19-2003, 02:15 PM	#4
InklingElf Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 402	Wonderful! I'll be waiting for the Beowulf editions...[writhing in anticipation]

04-24-2003, 04:41 PM	#8
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	I came across a delightful little book at my girlfried's house by Tolkien called Smith of Wootton Major. It was published in 1947 and is only 60 pages long but a nice childrens story nonetheless. It mentions elves and fearys and also Tolkien calls a man the Even-star! __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?

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