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- Title
A Rabble of Uninvited Dwarves.
- Authors
Acker, Paul
- Abstract
The article discusses the origins of J.R.R. Tolkien's writing of 'The Hobbit' and the role of Norse mythology in shaping the names of the dwarves in the story. It examines the ways Tolkien's encounter with Old Norse names influenced his creation of the dwarves' characters. The article emphasizes Tolkien's delight in finding a blank page among exam papers, leading to the iconic opening line. It also explores Tolkien's use of Nordic sources.
- Subjects
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973; HOBBIT, The (Book : Tolkien); NORSE mythology in literature; DWARVES (Mythological characters) in literature; OLD Norse fiction
- Publication
Tolkien Studies, 2022, Vol 19, p9
- ISSN
1547-3155
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/tks.2022.0010