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TCG Letter #401 / Carpenter Letter #153
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Peter Hastings
Date
late September 1954?
Type
Draft
Transcript
Partial
Tolkien responds to a reader's extensive analysis and questions about The Lord of the Rings.
Amongst many topics, Tolkien discusses the unique fate of Half-elven characters and provides insights into the character Tom Bombadil and whether Orcs had souls. He concludes by reflecting on the role of free will, subcreation, and the potential harm or benefit that can arise from myth-making.
Amongst many topics, Tolkien discusses the unique fate of Half-elven characters and provides insights into the character Tom Bombadil and whether Orcs had souls. He concludes by reflecting on the role of free will, subcreation, and the potential harm or benefit that can arise from myth-making.
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