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Works of J. R. R. Tolkien

Works of J. R. R. Tolkien. Introduction. Connection with modern world. Loss of nature (wind, water as power) Loss of meaning (religion) Two reactions: Depth of our Fall – meaning lost woe is us (James Joyce) Meaning still there, we need to find Romantic, quest (D.H. Lawrence).

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Works of J. R. R. Tolkien

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  1. Works of J. R. R. Tolkien Introduction

  2. Connection with modern world • Loss of nature (wind, water as power) • Loss of meaning (religion) • Two reactions: • Depth of our Fall – meaning lost • woe is us (James Joyce) • Meaning still there, we need to find • Romantic, quest (D.H. Lawrence)

  3. Tolkien as Author of 20th Century • Tom Shippey’s book • Represents modern themes • Wasteland • Heart of Darkness • Need for alliances • Responsibility for all (3rd World countries)

  4. Tolkien as Author of 20th Century • Necessary themes for today • Importance of Friendship • Honor and integrity • Every man is necessary • Need for Fantasy

  5. Tolkien’s view of Fantasy • “On Fairy Stories” • Written as speech • Four purposes • Fantasy, Recovery, Escape, Consolation • Two opportunities • Explore time and space • Commune with other living things

  6. Tolkien’s purpose • To write a mythology for England • To write the kind of stories he liked to read

  7. Tolkien’s heroes • Traditional • Modern

  8. Tolkien’s view of Fantasy • “On Fairy Stories” • Written as speech

  9. Tolkien’s view of Fantasy • “On Fairy Stories” • Written as speech

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