Two Modern ‘Lord of the Rings’ Criticisms Were Refuted 70 Years Ago

In his review, C.S. Lewis dismantled critiques that some still levy today.

Occasionally, new criticism of old works emerges. Often, however, modern critics rehash already rebuffed talking points. Few critiques of Middle-earth and Narnia say anything new, which is why much of what was written around their publication responds to many modern criticisms.

Two popular objections in particular are directly stated and dismantled in L…