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Hobbits & Humility: Catholicism, Christology and the Lord of the Rings | Paige Hochschild

The Thomistic Institute

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Geographical and Historical Connections in Tolkien's Middle Earth

Exploring Tolkien's intricate use of geography and history, focusing on the symbolic significance of the Shire as a link to rural England and the theme of home in the Lord of the Rings. The chapter delves into the intertwining of historical references, character development, and the transition from mythological to historical time in Middle Earth.

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