The Wardrobe Door

The Wardrobe Door

LGBTolkien?

When Modern Sexuality Meets Traditional Stories

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Aaron Earls
Aug 07, 2024
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J.R.R. Tolkien | Tolkien Estate

J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings and his other Middle-earth fantasies as a practicing Catholic in the early 20th century. His works are now enjoyed by readers, many of whom are irreligious, in the early 21st century. When creating a modern adaptation of a classic work, what ethos should have the final say over th…

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