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Ronin posted an update 5 years, 12 months ago
I thought that I’d share this with everyone. This was a really well done interview on the basis of The Lord of the Rings being the myth of our time and relating it to what’s going on all around us. A battle of the conscience, morals, ethos and culture. The microcosm.
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Tom Horn whilst visiting the LUCIFER telescope at Mt. Graham asked the head Jesuit of the facility what story or myth would best reflect our world .. it’s rulers and the current situation we find ourselves in .. Without hesitation he replied “Lord of the Rings” … Great post .. Thanks for sharing ..
Now THAT, is interesting. Thanks!
I periodically re-read my well-worn copies of the books, but have never been able to “connect” with the movies. Though admittedly the music is nice.
Agree with that Dana. The guest interviewed seems to be drawing from the books. They do however use images from the movie as slides to discuss key events. I found it interesting and will likely dust off The Fellowship of the Ring.
I read those in college and again just after grad school. I imagine I should go out and buy them all again as I have moved far too many times since then. I got pretty good at writing in elfin at one point in college as I had a friend who also wrote and read it and we would send letters to each other. It does seem appropriate to read the books again now.