Oct 30·edited Oct 30Liked by Clifford Stumme, Eric Falden
One can also point out that Turin is part of the doom that fell on the Noldor for the Kin-Slaying, but in the end, the Valar came to the aid of Middle-earth. There can be tragedies IN a tale that ends happily.
Oct 30·edited Oct 30Liked by Clifford Stumme, Eric Falden
In my short time here on Substack, I came to notice that my own thought on literature in general, and the fantastical in particular, was heavily influenced by two books: Lewis's "An Experiment in Criticism" and, of course, J. R. R. Tolkien's "On Fairy-Stories". I found myself quoting this last one so often that I thought, hey, I should just write about it already.
Then Eric and Clifford came out and wrote it first; and I've never been so happy with being late. They covered "On Fairy-Stories" much better than I could. But I'm glad that I got to contribute a little bit to the discussion.
Really appreciate this final wrap up. I am going to have go back and go through all the comments. So much great discussion and nuance! Thanks for all the great work.
One can also point out that Turin is part of the doom that fell on the Noldor for the Kin-Slaying, but in the end, the Valar came to the aid of Middle-earth. There can be tragedies IN a tale that ends happily.
In my short time here on Substack, I came to notice that my own thought on literature in general, and the fantastical in particular, was heavily influenced by two books: Lewis's "An Experiment in Criticism" and, of course, J. R. R. Tolkien's "On Fairy-Stories". I found myself quoting this last one so often that I thought, hey, I should just write about it already.
Then Eric and Clifford came out and wrote it first; and I've never been so happy with being late. They covered "On Fairy-Stories" much better than I could. But I'm glad that I got to contribute a little bit to the discussion.
Good job, mellyn.
I’d still love to see what you write about it! Thanks taking part.
Really appreciate this final wrap up. I am going to have go back and go through all the comments. So much great discussion and nuance! Thanks for all the great work.
Thanks for being part of it. :)