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The Great Beast: Imagination In Harness, Galen Peoples Dec 1970

The Great Beast: Imagination In Harness, Galen Peoples

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Argues that the need for imaginative expression, if not directed toward the “intentional and moral” fantasy typified by the Inklings, can lead to an unhealthy interest in (and practice of) occultism.


World Of Fanzines, Bernie Zuber Dec 1970

World Of Fanzines, Bernie Zuber

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


The Counsel Of Elrond, Glen Goodknight Dec 1970

The Counsel Of Elrond, Glen Goodknight

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


Across The Brandywine, Bernie Zuber Dec 1970

Across The Brandywine, Bernie Zuber

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


The Griffin, Michael Levy Dec 1970

The Griffin, Michael Levy

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


The Mythology Of Perelandra, Margaret Hannay Dec 1970

The Mythology Of Perelandra, Margaret Hannay

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Discusses the mythology of Lewis’s Perelandra, finding its sources primarily in the Bible, with a few classical allusions.


"Above All Shadows Rides The Sun", Sister Elizabeth Mckenzie Dec 1970

"Above All Shadows Rides The Sun", Sister Elizabeth Mckenzie

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Sees the main theme of The Lord of the Rings as “the strength of those who love, because they love, is greater than the strength of those who hate.”


Missives To Mythlore, William Linden, Louis Marvick, Molly Titcomb, Joe Pearson Jr., Harry Warner Jr. Dec 1970

Missives To Mythlore, William Linden, Louis Marvick, Molly Titcomb, Joe Pearson Jr., Harry Warner Jr.

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


Utter East, Eugene Warren Dec 1970

Utter East, Eugene Warren

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


The Ecology Of Middle Earth, Marcella Juhren Dec 1970

The Ecology Of Middle Earth, Marcella Juhren

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Analysis of Middle-earth’s environmental equivalents to our world, by climate and dominant vegetation. Notes that Tolkien’s descriptions of the ecology of his Secondary World must be based on “years of close and thoughtful observation of nature”—particularly when describing transitions from one ecological niche to another. Concludes with an “ecological report” on Middle-earth. Covers geography, geology, and plant life in great detail.


The Social History Of The Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, 1939–1945, Glen Goodknight Dec 1970

The Social History Of The Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, 1939–1945, Glen Goodknight

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Overview of the formation and meetings of the Inklings; primarily discusses the WWII era. Discusses Williams as “catalyst” and focuses mainly on the effects of his membership and unexpected death on the group.


Editorial: Learning From Tolkien, Glen Goodknight Dec 1970

Editorial: Learning From Tolkien, Glen Goodknight

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


News Of The Narnia Conference & Other Special Events, Glen Goodknight Dec 1970

News Of The Narnia Conference & Other Special Events, Glen Goodknight

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


Charles Williams: A Short Reading List, Mythlore Staff Oct 1970

Charles Williams: A Short Reading List, Mythlore Staff

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


Excerpts From A Letter About Charles Williams, Mary Mcdermott Shideler Oct 1970

Excerpts From A Letter About Charles Williams, Mary Mcdermott Shideler

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Brief introduction to who Williams was and some remarks about his work.


Arthurian & Cosmic Myth In That Hideous Strength, Margaret Hannay Oct 1970

Arthurian & Cosmic Myth In That Hideous Strength, Margaret Hannay

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Discusses the elements of Arthurian legend in That Hideous Strength, particularly the character of Merlin.


Letters In Hell, Charles Williams Oct 1970

Letters In Hell, Charles Williams

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Lewis, C.S. The Screwtape Letters


An Introduction To Narnia: Part 1, J. R. Christopher Oct 1970

An Introduction To Narnia: Part 1, J. R. Christopher

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Reviews the chronology of the Narnia books, both the internal parts set in Narnia and those set on Earth, and the chronology of publication, with additional discussion of “The Narnian Suite” in Lewis’s collected poems.


The Agnostic In The Whirlwind: The Seven Novels Of Charles Williams, Galen Peoples Oct 1970

The Agnostic In The Whirlwind: The Seven Novels Of Charles Williams, Galen Peoples

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Overview of William’s novels in publication order, with summaries and discussion of common themes and style.


The Counsel Of Elrond, Glen Goodknight Oct 1970

The Counsel Of Elrond, Glen Goodknight

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


Across The Brandwine, Bernie Zuber Oct 1970

Across The Brandwine, Bernie Zuber

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


To Michal: Sonnets After Marriage, Charles Williams Oct 1970

To Michal: Sonnets After Marriage, Charles Williams

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


World Of Fanzines, Alpajpuri Oct 1970

World Of Fanzines, Alpajpuri

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


On Seeing Amen House Demolished, Glenn Edward Sadler Oct 1970

On Seeing Amen House Demolished, Glenn Edward Sadler

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

(For Charles Williams)


Missives To Mythlore, Lloyd Alexander, Walter Hooper, William Linden, James D. Clark, Roger Bryant Jr., Simone Wilson, Mary Ezzell, Nancy-Lou Patterson, Margaret Howes, Bob Foster, Mary Mcdermott Shideler Oct 1970

Missives To Mythlore, Lloyd Alexander, Walter Hooper, William Linden, James D. Clark, Roger Bryant Jr., Simone Wilson, Mary Ezzell, Nancy-Lou Patterson, Margaret Howes, Bob Foster, Mary Mcdermott Shideler

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


Lines On The Reverend's Black Beard / To Michal Williams, Anonymous, Simone Wilson Oct 1970

Lines On The Reverend's Black Beard / To Michal Williams, Anonymous, Simone Wilson

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


Song Of Joy, Bruce Mcmenomy Oct 1970

Song Of Joy, Bruce Mcmenomy

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.


Progress Report On The Variorum Tolkien, Richard C. West Oct 1970

Progress Report On The Variorum Tolkien, Richard C. West

Tolkien Journal

Chronicles an early effort to create a variorum edition of Tolkien’s works, starting with The Lord of the Rings, using materials at Marquette University. As a preliminary finding, the author announces that “Middle-earth” appears to be the correct capitalization and punctuation of this term.


Tolkien And Spiders, Bob Mesibov Oct 1970

Tolkien And Spiders, Bob Mesibov

Tolkien Journal

Considers both spiders and spider-imagery applied to other characters in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Published prior to Carpenter’s biography, it makes no reference to Tolkien’s childhood encounter with a spider.


The Insurrection Of The Toolies From Twee, Joe Snow Oct 1970

The Insurrection Of The Toolies From Twee, Joe Snow

Tolkien Journal

No abstract provided.