The Thomistic Institute

The Catholic Imagination in JRR Tolkien and Flannery O'Connor | Prof. Raymond Hain

Jul 27, 2020
Prof. Raymond Hain discusses Catholic themes in Tolkien and O'Connor's works, emphasizing eukatastrophe for redemption. Contrasts O'Connor's distorted style with Tolkien's natural creation, exploring suffering and hope in their narratives. Analyzes Middle Earth's grace and Catholicism, highlighting influences from human oratorians and Newman's aesthetics.
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