LS 709 - The Moral and Political Ideas of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings

(3.00 cr.)

One of the most popular literary works of all time, The Lord of the Rings is filled with moral, political, philosophical, and religious ideas. Exploring Tolkien's great themes of friendship, war, mercy, treachery, possession, land, and totalitarianism, students take a close look at Tolkien's writings, the film trilogy, and philosophical works upon which he likely relied.