Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Carswell John M.
Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Carswell John M. How well do you know Middle-earth?In Tolkien's Overture, writer and podcaster John Carswell continues his exploration of…
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Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Carswell John M.
How well do you know Middle-earth?In Tolkien's Overture, writer and podcaster John Carswell continues his exploration of Tolkien's lesser known works by turning his attention to "Ainulindal ," also known as "The Music of the Ainur."Originally published as part of The Silmarillion in 1977, "Ainulindal " is the creation story of Middle-earth. Whereas the biblical story involves speaking creation into being, Tolkien's vision involves the creation of lesser gods who then create a great music that brings Middle-earth into reality.In Tolkien's Overture, John conducts a close reading of the text of "Ainulindal ," and then goes on to explore the role of music in Like the biblical creation account, it begins mysteriously with one great Divinity, but from there goes down a far different path.