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War And Pacifism In The Lord Of The Rings, Nan C. Scott
War And Pacifism In The Lord Of The Rings, Nan C. Scott
Tolkien Journal
Examines polarized reactions to The Lord of the Rings as both a pro-war and pacifistic work. Sees it as much more balanced, showing Tolkien believed war to sometimes be necessary but peace to be preferable, and mercy to be important above all.
A Message From The Thain, Ed Meskys
The Hobbit Habit In The Critic's Eye, Dainis Bisenieks
The Hobbit Habit In The Critic's Eye, Dainis Bisenieks
Tolkien Journal
Discusses ways in which criticism can or should deal with fantasy, and examines several critics’ takes on The Lord of the Rings for usefulness to the reader. [Reprinted in revised edition due to numerous typesetting errors in its original appearance.]
Who Is Eldest?, Kirk L. Thompson
Who Is Eldest?, Kirk L. Thompson
Tolkien Journal
Assesses internal evidence in The Lord of the Rings to determine if Tom Bombadil is the eldest living creature in Middle-earth.
The Peril Of The World, Andrea Osburne
The Peril Of The World, Andrea Osburne
Tolkien Journal
Examines Tolkien’s Ring in relation to other rings in folklore, myth, and fantasy, and their association with power through the importance of the hand to human beings. [Note that the author’s name is not included in the issue; obtained from West’s Tolkien Criticism: An Annotated Checklist.]
Tolkien's Dwarves & The Eddas, Patrick J. Callahan
Tolkien's Dwarves & The Eddas, Patrick J. Callahan
Tolkien Journal
Noting the origin of many of Tolkien’s dwarf names in the Eddas; looks specifically for possible roots of the names Gimli, Gloin, and Gríma.
The Status Of Tolkien Scholarship, Richard C. West
The Status Of Tolkien Scholarship, Richard C. West
Tolkien Journal
Assesses the contemporary state of Tolkien scholarship, dismissing “Middle-earth studies” as not true criticism.
Levels Of Interpretation, Bob Foster
Levels Of Interpretation, Bob Foster
Tolkien Journal
A brief look at Tolkien’s sources, particularly the medieval period as a cultural and moral source.
Birthday Letters, Lloyd Alexander, Poul Anderson, Archie Mercer, Glen Goodknight
Birthday Letters, Lloyd Alexander, Poul Anderson, Archie Mercer, Glen Goodknight
Tolkien Journal
No abstract provided.
Merger Agreement / Notes By The New Editor, Glen Goodknight
Merger Agreement / Notes By The New Editor, Glen Goodknight
Tolkien Journal
No abstract provided.
The Grey Havens, Unknown Author
Who Were The Inklings?, Joe R. Christopher
Who Were The Inklings?, Joe R. Christopher
Tolkien Journal
Traces the Inklings from their earliest meetings to the waning of the group, examining their interactions and impressions of each other.
The Shire Post, David Ring
Reviews, Edward Fitzgerald
Reviews, Edward Fitzgerald
Tolkien Journal
Good News from Tolkien's Middle Earth. Gracia Fay Ellwood. Reviewed by Edward Fitzgerald.