The Lord of the Ringswas first published in the mid-50s, and, along with the rest of J.R.R.

Nevertheless, the stories have always found a passionate following in America.

But theres a touch of unique personality to it as well.

Conversation-with-Smaug

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Walking around the enclosed spaces feels both homey and awe-inspiring, like Bag End turned into an art tour.

nstallation views: Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth, Englehard Gallery, Photography by Graham S. Haber, 2019

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JRRT-aged-19

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Edith-Bratt-17

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Father-Christmas

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nstallation views: Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth, Englehard Gallery, Photography by Graham S. Haber, 2019

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The-Shores-of-Fairy

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bilbo-comes-to-the-hut-of-the-raft-elves

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