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Tolkien’s death of Smaug: American inspiration revealed

Posted on 9 December 2014 by John Garth

My latest article for the Guardian: As well as its familiar roots in Icelandic mythology, this Middle-earth story also has some surprising transatlantic sources The dragon soars overhead, its underside armoured with gems from its hoard. The bowman has one … Continue reading →

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