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A Hobbit Journey (Library Edition): Discovering the Enchantment of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth
2012
A scholarly guide to moral and ethical themes in Tolkien’s Middle-earth, exploring war, mercy, faith, and culture.
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A scholarly guide to moral and ethical themes in Tolkien’s Middle-earth, exploring war, mercy, faith, and culture.
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Review “What are the costs of military victory? Is mercy sometimes too expensive? Can torture ever be justified? Are there any moral absolutes in a world of competing faiths and cultures? A Hobbit Journey traces these and many other issues through their surprisingly detailed presentation in Tolkien’s fiction. If anyone should still doubt Tolkien’s applicability and relevance to the 21st century, this is the book to put in their hands.”—Thomas Shippey, author of J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Cent...
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No romantic or sexual content present
Violence & gore
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Analyzes war, battle costs, and torture ethics in Tolkien's fiction
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No profanity present
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present
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Christian moral theology and faith themes central to the analysis
Magic & witchcraft
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Discusses enchantment and fantasy magic in Tolkien's Middle-earth
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No real-world occult or demonology content
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Recurring themes of war ethics, mercy, and moral absolutes
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Abuse & suffering
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Discusses torture justification and suffering in Tolkien's stories
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