It is finally out and available at major retailers. Due to the high-quality paper needed for the colored images, the physical copy usually runs between $34-39. However, the eBook version is under $10. I would love your support if you're able to help. Link to Barnes and Noble The Road Goes Ever On and On|Paperback J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth has captured the imaginations of millions of readers around the world for generations. He is considered the father of modern fantasy, but few understand how Tolkien’s worldview impacted his mythology. The Road Goes Ever On and On is the first book of its... www.barnesandnoble.com Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Road-Goes-Ev...ac75816&pf_rd_r=RTEJ5DYWG0WNQY2M79F0&pd_rd_wg =Lcv5P&pd_rd_r=88a7057d-8c28-4342-af37-d41dceaa8252&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m Blurb J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth has captured the imaginations of millions of readers around the world for generations. He is considered the father of modern fantasy, but few understand how Tolkien's worldview impacted his mythology. The Road Goes Ever On and On is the first book of its kind to place Tolkien within his proper context, giving the reader a deeper understanding of Tolkien and Middle-earth. Smith takes us on a quest through a wide range of Tolkien's writings to unlock Tolkien's perspective—a perspective that, like the elves who have sailed into the West leaving Middle-earth, has faded away from our world. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of Tolkien's views on politics, environmentalism, religion, and much more. From the Valar to Hobbits, the free peoples closely follow Tolkien's sentiments. In contrast, forces under the Shadow represent what Tolkien believed was immoral. Covering a wide range of topics, The Road Goes Ever On and On is filled with breathtaking illustrations bringing Middle-earth to life like never before, making this the 'one book to rule them all.' Reviews Engrossing... Tolkien's principles—patriotism, Medievalism, localism, Catholicism—are certainly out of fashion today. And yet they're the foundation for all his books, which have sold hundreds of millions of copies. Mr. Smith does a wonderful job of explaining why modern readers are so enthralled by Tolkien's reactionary vision. Whether you're a casual Lord of the Rings fan or a serious Tolkien scholar, every page of Mr. Smith's book will delight and fascinate. And if anyone ever tells you that fairy-tales are only for children, hand him this book. Tolkien ought to be regarded as one of the great social critics of our time, as Mr. Smith so masterfully demonstrates. -Michael Warren Davis is an editor for Sophia Institute Press and the author of The Reactionary Mind: Why Conservative Isn't Enough. You can find him on his blog, The Common Man. As the popularity of Tolkien's work continues to endure, the importance of Jeb Smith's work continues to grow. This is because of a prolonged siege against Tolkien's work: the attempt to dislodge it from its Christian and Biblical foundations. Jeb Smith's insights are immensely helpful to this and future generations of Tolkien admirers. Scott L. Smith, author of Lord of the Rings and the Eucharist
@1stvermont Is this your book? If so, congratulations. You might want to post about the book in the book section - you might get more eyes on it: What book are you reading? http://www.politicalforum.com/index.php?threads/what-book-are-you-reading.264290/
You're welcome. Years ago, I read an interesting article written by a conservative commentator who made some interesting observations about Tolkien and Lewis in the context of the contemporary impulse to dismiss the existence of evil in our world. Of course, he noted that Tolkien and Lewis did not subscribe to that view and obviously their works acknowledge the existence of evil and the conflict between good and evil. I imagine that's what a lot of people find appealing and perhaps refreshing in their works in our own day and age of moral relativity. I know I do. Anyway, best of luck with your book. I'll be sure to take a look into it. Cheers.
Thank you and I think your assessment is accurate. Rest assure Good and Evil are represented within Tolkien's context and beliefs.
Yes, I see. However in my defense, most fans of his know him to be dead. But I should have been much more clear.
And for both of them, a lot of their writings were directly influenced by the World War. It is also interesting that they wrote about very different things, yet were also good friends.
