Tolkien, Enchantment, and Loss

By John Rosegrant,

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Why read it?

1 author picked Tolkien, Enchantment, and Loss as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I find many attempts to psychoanalyze authors disrespectful and poorly thought out, but this is an exception. It offers a unique perspective on the interrelationship between Tolkien’s life and art.

It is well-argued, convincing, and beautifully written. It gets deeply into the WHY of Tolkien’s art without being invasive or overly speculative.

From Janet's list on adventure in the Tolkien criticism.

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