The Mythopoeic Code of Tolkien - (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy) by Jyrki Korpua (Paperback)

This book is a groundbreaking analysis of J.R.R.

Tolkien's fiction through the lens of Christian Platonism.

It offers a comprehensive understanding of Tolkien's world-building, mythology, and aesthetics, highlighting the central elements of his work that have been overlooked until now.

The author provides a detailed examination of the concepts of ideal and real, creation and existence, and fall and struggle in Tolkien's fiction, using The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and The History of Middle-earth as primary examples.

This book is a must-read for any fan of Tolkien's work or anyone interested in exploring the deeper meanings behind his stories.