Abstract
The purpose of this article is to examine ornamental letters and decoration that in some way interacts with letterforms in J.R.R. Tolkien’s manuscripts. I explore Tolkien’s use of elements such as double strokes, color, dots, and flourishes to add prominence and beauty to the letterforms; where possible I also try to establish a relation between these ornaments and medieval manuscripts.
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Boheme Kumamoto, Eduardo
(2026)
"Ornamental Letters in J.R.R. Tolkien's Manuscripts,"
Journal of Tolkien Research: Vol. 24:
Iss.
3, Article 7.
Available at:
https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol24/iss3/7
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