A Mythology? For England?

It is well known that J.R.R. Tolkien said that he wanted to make "a mythology for England". Well known, but not true. This paper investigates how Tolkien really used the word mythology, and also looks at the relation with England.

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Published in:Mallorn 1995-01 (33), p.310-314
Main Author: Stenström, Anders
Format: Article
Language:English
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Section seven: Tolkien Studies
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Summary:It is well known that J.R.R. Tolkien said that he wanted to make "a mythology for England". Well known, but not true. This paper investigates how Tolkien really used the word mythology, and also looks at the relation with England.
ISSN:0308-6674