A love letter to nature
15 January 2021 | Amon Hen, № 287: January, 2021, 18
The past year has not been satisfactory for a myriad of reasons and for a myriad of people. The world faces a collective worry not seen since the eve of the Second World War. I, like many people, found myself suddenly unemployed and with nothing to do but watch the state of things and fret. It was during this time of uncertainty that I found solace in my surroundings and the writing of Tolkien. My surroundings are the small village just outside St Albans in which I live, which has brought to mind the beauty of Middle-earth.…
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