TCG Letter #87 / Carpenter Letter #53

Writing to son Christopher, Tolkien reflects on the challenges and monotony of daily life during a turbulent period, expressing a sense of isolation due to a lack of social interactions with friends. The tone carries a mix of wry humour and a deeper concern about the changing world order and the dominance of Americo-cosmopolitanism. The author laments the potential homogenization of diverse cultures and languages under the influence of Americanization. There is a fear that the victory of this cultural force may not necessarily be in the best interest of the world, raising doubts about the long-term impact.