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The Lord of the Rings and Christian Symbolism

  The first installment of the epic Lord of the Rings Trilogy was first published in 1954.  Since that time, the world of Middle-Earth has fascinated readers and transformed lives.  Today, I desire to delve into this incredible story, and share...

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John Howe - Tolkien Art

A tribute to John Howe one of the great names in fantasy art.

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Orlando Bloom - the Elven Prince

Because of Orlando Bloom, I discover and fall in love with “the Lord of the Rings” (both the movie and the book). Just one glance of the Elven Prince – Legolas Greenleaf, my heart is forever captivated.

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The Hobbit: The man behind Thorin Oakenshield

In anticipation of Peter Jackson's Hobbit movies, let's look at some of the key characters and the actors who portray them. This hub focuses on Thorin Oakenshield, king of the dwarves.

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The Best Fantasy Fiction Books Ever - Greatest Fantasy Books Of All Time

  If you are looking for the best fantasy fiction books then you are in the right place. Here we will review some of the greatest fantasy books of all time. This is not just a list, this is a guide to what to read if you love fantasy fiction. We...

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5 Famous Christian Converts

...from Atheism You may know Norma McCorvey better by her legal pseudonym, Jane Roe. She was the plaintiff in the landmark American lawsuit Roe v. Wade in 1973, which overturned individual states' laws...

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The Hobbit: A Journey to the Silver Screen

After more than a decade of setbacks and legal wrangling filming finally began, on March 21st 2011, on the two films that will bring J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy story The Hobbit to the screen. Directed and produced by Peter Jackson, who first pitched...

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Alliterative Verse in English Literature

Explanation of the form, usage, and conventions of alliterative verse, commonly found in Old English texts.

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Review of George R. R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings

George R. R. Martin chronicles the violence and uncertainty that follows the death of King Robert Baratheon and the fragmenting of the Seven Kingdoms.

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Tattoo Ideas: Lord of the Rings Elvish Script

J.R.R. Tolkien was a genius. What other author that lived in his day constructed an entire new language that he later included in each of his infamous books? Tolkien did have an advantage, however, having studied and created languages as a hobby...

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