Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves are dropped off on the Carrock, and find themselves in the company of a man (so-to-speak) who rather doesn’t like dwarves–but who loves a good story!

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The reported decline of viewership in The Rings of Power What inspired Tolkien to create Beorn? Why did Beorn stay his anger at all the unexpected guests. How does Beowulf and Tolkien’s intimate knowledge of that tale come into play here?

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