“Glad would he have been to know its fate who wrought it slowly long ago', comments the narrator; and his comment shows that the ancient smith was not glad, did not know, was condemned to defeat and death and oblivion in the barrows. Still, even after thousands of years hope should not be lost; nor relied on.”
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Tom Shippey
Tom Shippey is a British scholar known for his research on J.R.R. Tolkien's works. His studies encompass various aspects of Tolkien's literature, history, and mythology. more
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