What is the philology and what does it have to do with 'The Hobbit'?

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∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Philology is the study of ancient languages and the history associated with them. It was the field of study that Professor Tolkien taught. He leaned heavily on the legends and myths he learned while studying to create the languages used in his books.

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