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The Silmarillion is renowned for its religious allusions and stylings. In what way does the opening of the text reflect creation myths from world religions?
There are many heroes and villains in the novel, but which figure would you describe as best adhering to the “tragic hero” archetype and why?
As the most powerful being in the universe of the novel, Eru is a complicated figure. Beyond the initial creation of the world, in what way does he influence Middle-earth and Valinor?
By J. R. R. Tolkien
Farmer Giles of Ham
Farmer Giles of Ham
J. R. R. Tolkien
Leaf by Niggle
Leaf by Niggle
J. R. R. Tolkien
On Fairy-Stories
On Fairy-Stories
J. R. R. Tolkien
Return of the King
Return of the King
J. R. R. Tolkien
The Children of Húrin
The Children of Húrin
J. R. R. Tolkien
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring
J. R. R. Tolkien
The Hobbit
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
The Two Towers
The Two Towers
J. R. R. Tolkien