Resource Library
A collection of progressive Tolkien scholarship we find usefulThere are many people looking at race, gender, sexuality, politics, and environmentalism in Tolkien’s works and in the fandom surrounding him. Below are some of our favorite resources we’ve mentioned on the show.
Books
Tolkien, Race and Cultural History: From Fairies to Hobbits
Dimitra Fimi
The foundation upon which a lot of modern Tolkien cultural studies scholarship is based. An essential read for learning how Tolkien’s life experiences can be seen reflected in the depictions of race within the legendarium.
Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J. R. R. Tolkien
ed. Janet Brennan Croft & Leslie Donovan
Half foundational essays about women in Tolkien and half new scholarship featuring diverse critical approaches and methods.
Queering Faith in Fantasy Literature: Fantastic Incarnations and the Deconstruction of Theology
Taylor Driggers
Friend of the podcast Dr. Driggers, discusses some of the themes in this book on episode 8 of Queer Lodgings.
Articles
Race
Race in Tolkien Masterpost (tumblr) A list of fan and scholarly sources dealing with race in Tolkien’s writings
Gender
Megan N. Fontenot, “Wisdom and Grace: Galadriel’s Path to Redemption.” Tor.
Romuald Ian Lakowski, “The Fall and Repentance of Galadriel.” Mythlore.
Melanie Rawls. “The Feminine Principle in Tolkien.” Mythlore.
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