Where exactly are the Undying Lands? - Page 2

ragamuffin92 · 01-31-2002, 09:05 AM

The only reference I've seen to the fact that Frodo went to the Undying Lands only temporarily, and would still die eventually, was in "Letters."

Arathorn · 01-31-2002, 12:13 PM

I stand....corrected and enlightened...

thanks lightice and ragamuffin92...

If I hadn't spoken that misconception I would've continued being a lost soul...

I must admit...I felt almost sheepish of 675 milliseconds.

Jedipati · 02-02-2002, 02:15 AM

This may sound stupid.... but whats this "letters?" Is it the same as the Unfinished Tales?

ragamuffin92 · 02-02-2002, 02:32 AM

No, it doesn't sound stupid, so don't worry.

The actual title of the book is "The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien," selected and edited by Humphrey Carpenter. I just didn't feel like typing the whole title. Sorry if I confused you.

Ñólendil · 02-02-2002, 04:11 PM

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if Frodo's stay in the Undying Lands was for healing and Bilbo was to be his companion, what exactly was Samwise sent there for?

Bilbo was not sent to be his companion. All three were allowed to go for healing. All were Ringbearers, all were touched by the Ring's evil.

Oh, sorry, I just saw this has been covered. Ah, oh well.

ragamuffin92 · 02-02-2002, 07:09 PM

Did anyone mention the passage in "Letters" (# 246, par. 10, approx), where Professor T wrote, "Bilbo went too [referring to "over the sea"]...His companionship was really necessary for Frodo's sake." He then goes on to say that Bilbo was entitled to go for his own sake, as well. If this was already mentioned here, I apologize from the bottom of my redundant heart.

01-31-2002, 09:05 AM	#21
ragamuffin92 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York State Posts: 309	The only reference I've seen to the fact that Frodo went to the Undying Lands only temporarily, and would still die eventually, was in "Letters." __________________ FRODO LIVES!! (sung to the tune of "My Boyfriend's Back") Now, Gandalf's back, and you're gonna be in trouble (Hey-la, hey-la---Now, Gandalf's back) Soon, Barad-dur is gonna be a pile of rubble (Hey-la, hey-la---Now, Gandalf's back)

01-31-2002, 12:13 PM	#22
Arathorn Bard of Mangled Songs Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West of Middle Earth...oh alright...Manila Posts: 2,679	I stand....corrected and enlightened... thanks lightice and ragamuffin92... If I hadn't spoken that misconception I would've continued being a lost soul... I must admit...I felt almost sheepish of 675 milliseconds. __________________ Power attracts the corruptible. Absolute power attracts the absolutely corruptible. -Missionaria Protectiva, Frank Herbert *Accio, Ash Nazg!* Elennuru s?la lúmenn' omentielvo* (The Death Star shines on the hour of our meeting) - Darth Arathorn Put aside the ranger... Start looking for Mumakil action figures...

02-02-2002, 02:32 AM	#24
ragamuffin92 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York State Posts: 309	Oh, Jedipati... No, it doesn't sound stupid, so don't worry. The actual title of the book is "The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien," selected and edited by Humphrey Carpenter. I just didn't feel like typing the whole title. Sorry if I confused you. __________________ FRODO LIVES!! (sung to the tune of "My Boyfriend's Back") Now, Gandalf's back, and you're gonna be in trouble (Hey-la, hey-la---Now, Gandalf's back) Soon, Barad-dur is gonna be a pile of rubble (Hey-la, hey-la---Now, Gandalf's back)

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02-02-2002, 02:15 AM	#23
Jedipati Sapling Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6	This may sound stupid.... but whats this "letters?" Is it the same as the Unfinished Tales?

02-02-2002, 07:09 PM	#26
ragamuffin92 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York State Posts: 309	Did anyone mention the passage in "Letters" (# 246, par. 10, approx), where Professor T wrote, "Bilbo went too [referring to "over the sea"]...His companionship was really necessary for Frodo's sake." He then goes on to say that Bilbo was entitled to go for his own sake, as well. If this was already mentioned here, I apologize from the bottom of my redundant heart.