Why Study Elvish? The Language of J.R.R. Tolkien

750 Jetton Street,Davidson NC 28036

24 April, 2023

Description

Explore Elvish, the language developed and used by J.R.R. Tolkien in his Middle Earth and Lord of the Rings series, and how a study of the language reveals some of Tolkien's most profound reflections on linguistics, philosophy, and the theory of translation. Join us for this free lecture by Dr. Marc Zender, Associate Professor at Tulane University Davidson Day School Monday, April 24 6:30 PM 750 Jetton Street Free & Open to the Public