Wooden statues of JRR Tolkien and Edith are set to be unveiled in Roos, East Yorkshire, to honor the writer's inspiration from the region. Tolkien spent nearly 18 months in Hull recovering from trench fever, and his experiences there shaped his famed works. The unveiling on June 6 commemorates a significant moment from summer 1917 when Edith danced in a wood, inspiring the tale of Luthien and Beren from The Silmarillion. This romantic story is reflected in Tolkien's later characters Aragorn and Arwen, showcasing how personal moments influenced his fictional world.
The statues honor the deep connection between Tolkien and East Yorkshire, where he found inspiration during his time recovering from trench fever in 1917.
Tolkien's depiction of a sylvan glade, inspired by Edith's dance, gave rise to the love story of Beren and Luthien, pivotal to The Silmarillion.
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