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| | Credit: Aronja-Art Today I want to talk about how magic works in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and associated legendarium, as well as how systems of morality and values function in his world--as the two are fundamentally linked in a way that cannot really be discussed separately. This isn't an original topic to...
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| | [AI summary] The text is a critical review of a book review by Mr. Wilson, which is deemed juvenile, cynical, and dismissive of the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. The author of the text, John C. Wright, critiques Wilson's review for its arrogance, lack of genuine curiosity, and tendency to mock rather than engage with the subject matter. Wright argues that Wilson's criticism is not an artistic judgment but rather a form of propaganda aligned with a cynical worldview. He contrasts Wilson's approach with the depth and richness of Tolkien's world-building, calling Wilson an 'Autumn Man' who represents a nihilistic and emotionally shallow perspective. The text emphasizes the importance of appreciating art and literature that speaks to the human spirit and the dangers o...
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| | Michael Moorcock is without a doubt, one of my favorite heroic fantasy/sword and sorcery authors of all time. And I believe he is a genuinely good person with a good heart, but his criticisms of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, among other fantasies and fantasy authors out there, is very harsh and honestly not very...
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| I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. EvocationbyS.T. Gibson Mogsy's Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre:Urban Fantasy Series:Book 1 of The Summoner's Circle Publisher:Angry Robot (May 28, 2024) Length:301 pages Author Information:Website S.T. Gibson whisks readers off to an...