Dickerson, Matthew T.

Explores the theme of the reality of human free will and its attending moral responsibility as it appears in the writings of Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien.

Describes the differences and similarities between myth and fairy story, and explores the importance and influence of ancient biblical narratives, Greek mythology, and other examples of the fantasy genre on authors including C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and J.K. Rowling.