Can I use elves in my book?
Honestly, you have NO problem with using Elves and Dwarves. A lot of people want fantasy authors to STOP using them because they’re overused! Tolkien did not invent this races in any case, they’re from mythology, so you’d be fine anyhow. Hobbits, on the other hand.
Are elves copyrighted?
Elves, dwarves, et al. are mythology, but Tolkien’s specific interpretation and history of his Middle-Earth elves are copyrighted. As far as published works in general, in the U.S. the rule of thumb is 75 years after first publication, but some authors/estates renew this copyright, so it’s not an ironclad rule.
Are dark elves copyrighted?
Well, yes, “dark elves” are not copyrighted, but the word “drow” might be.
Did JRR Tolkien drive?
This is hilarious. “Tolkien was, unfortunately, not known for being a particularly good driver. In fact, according to the stories he was a downright terror on the road.
What classes did Tolkien teach?
In October of the same year, Tolkien began studying at Exeter College, Oxford. He initially studied classics but changed his course in 1913 to English language and literature, graduating in 1915 with first-class honours.
Should I read The Hobbit before LotR?
Yes do read The Hobbit first. Just because it was released first and introduces Gandalf and Bilbo and just because it’s a easy way to get into Tolkien and how he writes and all. Reading “The Hobbit” is not crucial to understanding “The Lord of the Rings”, but it would give you an understanding of Middle Earth.
How are Tolkien’s Elves different from traditional elves and fairies?
J.R.R. Tolkien re-imagined elves for fantasy readers, but despite his popularity people remain confused about where his elves were different from traditional elves and fairies. The Book of Lost Tales used characters based on traditional archetypes and Tolkien gradually changed them over time.
Who are the elves in The Lord of the Rings?
Tolkien’s elves are the firstborn sons of the creator God of Tolkien’s allegorical world, Middle Earth. Being the firstborn of the creator, however, doesn’t mean the elves were the first race of bipeds on Middle Earth, a lesser god had already created the dwarves.
Are Tolkien’s Elves immortal?
No, Tolkien’s elves are NOT immortal because their bodies can be killed and if that doesn’t happen they eventually fade, a process which Tolkien didn’t fully explain. We are sure that a fully faded elf is just a “houseless spirit”, a ghost.
Are elves the work of one person who wrote everything?
Nor are elves the work of one person who wrote everything about them. If they were, you could borrow the idea and point back if you were so inclined. Everyone reading your story will interpret Elves (or any other member of the fantasy races club) from a different experience.