A Mythology of Hope – The Lord of the Rings

Start your 30 DAY FREE TRIAL now at https://mubi.com/likestoriesofold With the support of Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme of the European Union. Support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/LikeStoriesofOld Leave a One-Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/TomvanderLinden Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LikeStoriesofOld Or Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tom_LSOO An extensive exploration into the deeper meanings of The Lord of the Rings. This second and final part examines the presence and purpose of higher forces in Middle-earth, and the essential role of hope in Tolkien's mythology. Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndEWof-8xTY Sources: Matthew Dickerson – Following Gandalf: Epic Battles and Moral Victory in The Lord of the Rings: https://amzn.to/2P3jrFY Bradley Birzer – J.R.R. Tolkien’s Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-earth: https://amzn.to/2LolSkq Peter Kreeft – The Philosophy of Tolkien: The Worldview Behind The Lord of the Rings: https://amzn.to/2wa5grO Like Stories of Old - Complete Reading List: https://kit.com/likestoriesofold/reading-list Additional Music licensed from Artlist – Get 2 months extra for free using this link: https://bit.ly/2L1zl1T