Interestingly, Tolkien and Lewis themselves wrote LotR, Chronicles of Narnia, and The Ransom Trilogy as if they were real parts of the world. LotR is the third age of middle earth, and to Tolkien, we are currently in the 6th age. It is supposed to be a work of ancient history that he found and translated.
This really helps when reading Homer and the Ancient Greek plays. Think of the Greek Gods as real and it changes everything because humans who lived at the time did believe in those gods and I want to understand their culture and history.
My father always says: "Listen to the madman and the wise old man equally, they both have a truth to tell"
Interestingly, Tolkien and Lewis themselves wrote LotR, Chronicles of Narnia, and The Ransom Trilogy as if they were real parts of the world. LotR is the third age of middle earth, and to Tolkien, we are currently in the 6th age. It is supposed to be a work of ancient history that he found and translated.
I remembered you sharing this and with LOTR on my summer reading list appreciate the reminder - not much fantasy/sci fiction on my list
This really helps when reading Homer and the Ancient Greek plays. Think of the Greek Gods as real and it changes everything because humans who lived at the time did believe in those gods and I want to understand their culture and history.