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The Catholic Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings | Prof. Paul Gondreau

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Exploring Catholic Themes in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'

Exploring the influence of Catholicism in J.R.R. Tolkien's work through the themes of grace, divine folly, and forgiveness as exemplified by characters like Frodo, Sam, and Boromir.

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