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Hour 1: Philosopher of War

In the Market with Janet Parshall

CHAPTER

Aesthetics: Beauty vs. Ugliness

This chapter explores the significance of aesthetics in literature, particularly through the lens of Tolkien's works, contrasting characters embodying hideousness with those of beauty. It also critiques the Futurist movement's ideology, emphasizing Tolkien's appreciation for nature and the deeper implications of human creations in a tech-driven culture.

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