Tag Archives: Joy

Growing Elven

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Mark

After their encounter with elves on the road, Frodo asks Sam what he thinks of elves now that he has seen them up close. He says, “They are quite different from what I expected—so old and young, and so gay … Continue reading →

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Sir Gareth and Invincible Joy

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Mark

Just reading Malory’s tale of Sir Gareth is enough to make your blood boil. On the Feast of Pentecost, Gareth asks King Arthur for three gifts but refuses to give his name or lineage. He is given the nick-name Beaumains … Continue reading →

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