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J. R. R. TolkienOn Fairy-Stories
Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1939A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
Tolkien evaluates the Oxford English Dictionary’s definition of fairy-story as the introduction to his argument. What effect does this rhetorical strategy have on Tolkien’s essay?
2.
Tolkien alludes to “the magic land of Hy Breasail” (111) as the inspiration for the naming of Brazil. In what ways did the age of exploration impact fantasy literature and vice-versa?
3.
How does Tolkien develop the metaphor of “The Cauldron of Story” throughout his essay and how does it support his argument?
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