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“Passages I Highlighted in The Letters of J.R.R.Tolkien” by Ivan Vendrov
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2025/1/14
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Is Machinery Inherently Evil?
The Dangers of Atomic Bombs
The Distinction Between Magic and Machines
Is Speed the Root of All Evil?
Can Altruism Be a Source of Evil?
Sauron as a Metaphor for Reformers and Science
The Importance of Language
The Constraints of Modern English
The Symbolism of Argent and Silver
A Fallen World: The Inevitability of the Fall
All Stories Reflect the Fall
Tolkien's Reflections on His Mother
Love, Marriage, and Sexuality in Tolkien's World
The Concept of Courtly Love
Women's Exceptional Attunement
Men and the Nature of Polygamy
Sex as a Source of Disorder
The Virtue of Honesty
Tolkien's Perspective on the Second World War
Tolkien's Views on Hitler
The Horrors of Aerial Bombardment
British Communist-Sympathizers and the U.S. as Saruman
The Motivations Behind Writing the Legendarium
Expressing Feelings About the First World War
Creating Stories for a Lack of Epic Tales
The Feeling of Eucatastrophe
Tolkien's Critique of IQ Tests
Tolkien's Views on Religion
Tom Bombadil: Pacifist or Scientist?
The Joys of Hobbies and Journeys
Tolkien's Stance on Torture
Why Tolkien Opposed Communism
Tolkien's Criticism of America
Tolkien's Skepticism of Democracy
Money, Art, and Duty in Tolkien's World
Tolkien's Thoughts on Death
Tolkien's Views on Children's Literature
Tolkien's Reluctant Support for Universities
Why Tolkien Hated Being Photographed
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