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How did The Lord of the Rings become a secret weapon in Italy’s culture wars? | Jamie Mackay (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think the article’s connection to some of the aspects of the source material is relevant as well. As long as the conversation stays civil, I don’t see a problem with its inclusion in this community.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Absolutely, it's worth talking about since it's not a new phenomena with Tolkien's work. We should be mindful of these kinds of interpretations and be clear about how we, as a community, respond.