Back in the late 1930s, a German publisher wanted to publish a translation of TH...

Back in the late 1930s, a German publisher wanted to publish a translation of THE HOBBIT. But first they inquired of Tolkien if he was of "Arisch" (ie German not Jewish) descent. Here is Tolkien's indignant but ingenious reply.


Letters of Note: I have no ancestors of that gifted people
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Fascinating letters. Interesting correspondence.