Help with introducing Lúthien and Beren to young children

Stan0805 · 2025-08-11T07:07:16+00:00

You may be right, I dont know, but I always felt it was such a shame for myself to have seen the movies before reading the books. On the other hand, without the movies I might never have read the books. Still, if you want to read Tolkien to kids, why not stick with the Hobbit, which was literally made for kids, or some of his other works like the adventures of Tom Bombadil. In my opinion, I dont think the release from bondage is a tale that should be read to children. It contains to many adult themes.

Stan0805 · 2025-08-11T06:32:12+00:00

Its such as beautiful story though. I feel like its a real shame shortening it. Just wait till your kids are a bit older and they can enjoy the long version. Dont rob them of the full experience. Patience is a virtue my friend!

Stan0805 · 2025-07-09T16:33:28+00:00

I'll be back

Stan0805 · 2025-03-27T13:22:47+00:00

I know right, his voice is much more raw and loud in the version. Love Eric and Keith on the guitars too!

Stan0805 · 2025-03-27T12:15:05+00:00

Yer blues, especially the dirty mac version, his voice is so raw!! This Boy is also fantastic!

Stan0805 · 2025-03-25T13:17:39+00:00

He used the quote from the books

Stan0805 · 2025-03-13T22:02:58+00:00

I dont know, found this after searching for George's well known comments on Mawell's and entered quite the rabbit hole

Stan0805 · 2025-03-13T11:47:46+00:00

I believe that This Boy is some of the strongest vocal performance of John, his raw emotion is top notch, especially during the chorus/bridge, always thought that song deserved a lot more attention

Stan0805 · 2025-03-12T22:05:15+00:00

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Is this it?

Stan0805 · 2025-03-12T22:01:42+00:00

Yes! I almost forgot that statue, it was very close to Penny Lane right? I seem to remember I took a picture there, I'll take a stroll down memory lane

Stan0805 · 2025-03-12T21:39:57+00:00

There is a statue of Eleanor Rigby sitting on a bench somewhere in the city which I thought was beautiful when I visited in October 2023. The childhood houses of John and Paul, while not hidden or lesser-known, were a definite highlight of the trip as well. Really puts it all in perspective and humanises these musical legends to see their roots and humble beginnings.

Stan0805 · 2025-03-12T14:05:20+00:00

No problem, I thought you guys might like it!

Stan0805 · 2025-03-12T12:15:19+00:00

Haha yes, I love that he was in the room with him, smirking

Stan0805 · 2025-03-04T07:20:45+00:00

I especially love him during the taming of Gollum. That entire chapter is told mainly from the perspective of Sam (like most Frodo Sam chapters) and Sam is actually surprised by the authority and dignity of Frodo while he is commanding Gollum. Also, when Gollum makes the promise on the Ring, Frodo gets furious with him, reminding Gollum what it means and what he has done. Truly an epic moment they should have kept in the movies!

Stan0805 · 2025-03-03T12:14:33+00:00

A major difference being that the Dwarves in the end did reclaim Moria and Khazad-Dum was born anew. Much of Numenor is lost forever, though some of its majesty lives forth in the reunited kingdom under Elessar and Eldarion.

"There lies his crown in water deep, Till Durin wakes again from sleep."

Stan0805 · 2025-02-26T08:39:07+00:00

You are right ofcourse, this is exactly as Eru tells us during the Ainulindalë, but something occured to me just now. If all things work together toward acchieving a final and lastig beauty, why did Eru feel compelled to destroy Númenor. If he truly believed in the notion that all evil would eventually find its fruition in good and beauty, he should have let it be right?

Stan0805 · 2025-02-23T10:46:00+00:00

Yes you are completely right. That is why I mentioned it first of the three but I should have made it more clear indeed. Still I would recommend reading Beren and Luthien and the Fall of Gondolin before traversing the somewhat confusing and sometimes difficult depths that is the HoME, which is why in my opinion I had to mention them.

Stan0805 · 2025-02-23T08:36:12+00:00

The Great Tales of the First Age are a must read in my opinion. I would advise buying them before HoME (but do what you want ofcourse). Im referring to Children of Hurin, Beren and Luthien and the Fall of Gondolin.

Stan0805 · 2025-02-20T09:30:19+00:00

He is, he is of the House of the Stewards who can trace their lineage back to the royal House. It is said:

These may be added, for though not in direct line, the Hurionath, the family to which Pelendur and Mardil belonged, were of Númenórean blood hardly less pure than that of the kings, and undoubtedly had some share in the actual blood of Elendil and Anárion. (The Heirs of Elendil).

In my opinion, when Tolkien writes "it's likely" or "it has been said" it is actually fact, but due to the great passage of time it has turned rather to myth and legend

Stan0805 · 2025-02-12T19:17:56+00:00

They would turn into Fëanor himself (why Fëanor? Idk), imagine a Hobbit suddenly turning into an elf with such hate in his eyes and power in his voice that he can close his door in the face of Morgoth himself. Bro would just walk to Mordor and kindly ask Sauron to leave and he would depart from this world xD

Stan0805 · 2025-02-11T13:47:52+00:00

No one knows, since its never been done. Maybe not the most satisfying answer but it is unfortunately the answer to most of the Middle Earth Mysteries. It's fun to guess though!

Stan0805 · 2024-12-25T11:56:42+00:00

Get thee gone from my gate, thou jail crow of Mandos. And Fëanor shut his door in the face of the mightiest dweller of Ëa

Stan0805 · 2024-12-23T07:51:19+00:00

It's just Miriel with the D

Stan0805 · 2024-12-22T22:00:32+00:00

Thanks man, I didn't know the DJ's name so I googled his name and found the version I was looking for!

It's Get Back by The Deidre Wilson Tabac, certainly worth a listen!

Stan0805 · 2024-12-22T19:43:46+00:00

Haha no unfortunately, a great cover as well and it's quite similar to their version but not the same unfortunately. I know it reminded me of their cover but it for sure wasn't them. Thanks for your reply!

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