Myth, Symbol and Religion in The Lord of the Rings
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| Title: | Myth, Symbol and Religion in The Lord of the Rings |
| Publisher: | T-K Graphics |
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| Date(s): | 1973 |
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| Fandom: | Lord of the Rings |
| Language: | English |
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Myth, Symbol and Religion in The Lord of the Rings is a chapbook by Sandra Miesel. It was illustrated by Judith Weiss.
Some material from the essay appeared in "Riverside Quarterly" in very different form in 1968 as "Sources and Motifs in Lord of the Rings" (issue 3, n.2) and "Some Religious Aspects of Lord of the Rings" (issue 3, no.3).
Introduction
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a superbly effective subcreation. It depicts a self- consistent Secondary World which offers our Primary World recovery, escape and consolation.' As a well-nigh perfect Secondary World, Middle Earth has its own traditions, legends, histories, and cultures. This essay on The Lord of the Rings will attempt to survey its sources, explore its overall mythic framework, and identify its ethical-religious values. The more we can learn about the form and substance of this work the better we can appreciate Tolkien's art.
