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Apocalyptic Vision In The Lord Of The Rings, J. R. Wytenbroek
Apocalyptic Vision In The Lord Of The Rings, J. R. Wytenbroek
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Sees many parallels between events described in Revelation and those in The Lord of the Rings. In particular, sees Aragorn as a type of the Christ of the Apocalypse.
All The Comforts: The Image Of Home In The Hobbit & The Lord Of The Rings, Wayne G. Hammond
All The Comforts: The Image Of Home In The Hobbit & The Lord Of The Rings, Wayne G. Hammond
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Examines the importance of home, especially the Shire, as metaphor in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Relates it to the importance of change vs. permanence as a recurring theme in both works.
Leaf And Key, Paul Nolan Hyde
Leaf And Key, Paul Nolan Hyde
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
Reviews various definitions of allegory and Tolkien’s writings on the subject to determine more precisely what type of allegory Tolkien disliked. Discusses “Leaf by Niggle,” which skirts closer to allegory than most of Tolkien’s works, but avoids becoming one.
Power And Poetry In Middle-Earth, Dainis Bisenieks
Power And Poetry In Middle-Earth, Dainis Bisenieks
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature
A response to criticisms of psychological shallowness and black-and-white morality in The Lord of the Rings.
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.
"Above All Shadows Rides The Sun", Sister Elizabeth Mckenzie
"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.”
Tolkien And Coleridge, Clyde S. Kilby
Tolkien And Coleridge, Clyde S. Kilby
Tolkien Journal
Finds similarities in both authors’ love of philology, ability to tell a spell-binding story, and the long torment of the Mariner and Frodo, as well as an essentially Catholic orientation and a regard for the numinous nature of life. (The author does not posit any influence on Tolkien by Coleridge but simply notes similarities.)
Hobbits: Common Lens For Heroic Experience, David M. Miller
Hobbits: Common Lens For Heroic Experience, David M. Miller
Tolkien Journal
Theorizes that works of fantasy need some sort of bridge linking them to the primary world in order to have literary depth. After discussing bridging devices in several other fantasies, notably Eddison’s The Worm Ouroboros, the author locates Tolkien’s bridging device in the initial utter ordinariness and realistic character growth of the hobbits, with whom the reader is led to identify from the start and therefore throughout their later encounters with the high and heroic of Middle -earth.