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TCG Letter #98 / Carpenter Letter #64
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Christopher Tolkien
Date
30 April 1944
Type
Unknown
Transcript
Partial
Tolkien writes of his longing and concern for Christopher in the midst of war, reflecting on human suffering and the senselessness of conflict. Despite the pervasive evil and misery, Tolkien finds solace in the hope of reunion and a special bond that transcends earthly life. The letter also touches on the progress of writing, specifically the development of chapters in The Lord of the Ring.
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