The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and related works like The Hobbit and The Silmarillion have been treasured by readers all over the world and experienced by millions in recent cinematic adaptations. But Tolkien was also a professor of ancient languages at Oxford University and a literary theorist of the highest order. How do Tolkien’s literary works express his theory of what literature is and can be? What is the relation between his religious commitments and his literary theory?"

Join us for an introduction to Tolkien's Literary Theory on the 50th Anniversary of His Death! This series takes place Tuesday, October 24 to Friday, October 27. All events will be held at Harman Academy (Doheny Memorial Library, DML 241). Each talk includes a lecture, handouts, discussion, reception, and exclusive film screenings about Tolkien's life. Come to one or all the sessions.