Death, Grief, and the Other in the "Quenta Silmarillion"
The narrator of the Quenta Silmarillion uses death, grief, and mourning rituals to generate sympathy for or dehumanize groups of characters considered the Other.
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Hatred
Published on 7 June 2006 | Ficlet | Gift Story , | Reader's Choice
First it was duty, then it was friendship. Now hatred stands in for the forbidden passion Maedhros and Fingon. 400 words.
Essecarmë
Published on 21 December 2005 | Short Story | Award Winner , | Gift Story , | Reader's Choice
Curufin, the fifth son of Fëanor, is said to have been his favorite. Why did Maedhros get passed over for this honor? This story looks at Eldarin naming traditions and the family dramas they create.
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When the Stars Smile
Published on 21 December 2005 | Short Story | Author's Choice , | Gift Story
A romantic comedy about how Caranthir met his wife and developed his disdain for the House of Finarfin.
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Paper
Published on 18 October 2005 | Short Story | Author's Choice , | Award Winner , | Gift Story
Curufin escapes to the realms of fantasy to escape the pressures of his family and discovers the thrill of first love.
This work is part of the collection Felakverse.