Drout has clearly spent a lot of time defending his scholarly interest in the works of Tolkien. As Drout discusses Tolkien a portrait of Drout begins to emerge as well. Drout was deeply affected by reading Tolkien at a young age, but unlike many Tolkien devotees who went onto to become Fantasy wri...
First, I should acknowledge responsibility for the entries on Devils, Druids, Fairies, Jones, Gwyn, Mythology, Celtic, Pseudonym: Bagpuize, K., Technological Subcultures: Reception of Tolkien, and Warwick. That said, you can find my complete review here.
Drout brings to mind many things that I apparently missed along my journey towards my English degree. New, to me, ideas and perspectives made this a particularly fulfilling series of lectures. I also felt a bit of freedom when released from the burden of reading every piece of literature ever cano...
First, I should acknowledge responsibility for the entries on Devils, Druids, Fairies, Jones, Gwyn, Mythology, Celtic, Pseudonym: Bagpuize, K., Technological Subcultures: Reception of Tolkien, and Warwick.That said, you can find my complete review here.