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TCG Letter #403 / Carpenter Letter #155
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Naomi Mitchison
Date
25 September 1954
Type
Draft
Transcript
Partial
Tolkien responds to Mrs Mitchison's about the concept of "magic" in his works, particularly in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien acknowledges that it is a large and complex question.
Tolkien mentions Galadriel's criticism of the word "magic" and clarifies for the purposes of the story how "magic" is used.
Tolkien mentions Galadriel's criticism of the word "magic" and clarifies for the purposes of the story how "magic" is used.
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