Abstract
The present article aims to reconcile Tolkien with the Literary Critics through an exploration of Tolkien's use of the sublime. First, an explanation of the sublime is given, with a summary of its evolution over the past two millennia. Subsequently, three key thrusts of the sublime's manifestation in Tolkien's work are identified: his use of depth and incompleteness, his use of vastness and grandeur, and his usage of shadows and death. Investigating Tolkien's usage of these devices in turn illuminates his skill as an artist and as an author.
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Scheper, Graham A.C.
(2023)
"A Case for Tolkien as Master of the Sublime,"
Journal of Tolkien Research: Vol. 16:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol16/iss1/3
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