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TCG Letter #535 / Carpenter Letter #186


From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Joanna de Bortadano
Date
April 1956
Type
Draft
Transcript
Partial
Tolkien dismisses the idea that his story is an allegory of atomic power. Tolkien mentions the significance of humility and equality as spiritual principles, criticizing their corruption in attempts to mechanize and formalize them, resulting in universal greatness and pride. Tolkien also shares his satisfaction when people are obliged to buy the book and not just borrow from a library, highlighting the practical challenges and costs involved in producing a work like The Lord of the Rings.

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