To: GOPcapitalist
A think a stronger relation may be drawn between Tolkien's ring and the mythical ring of Gyges in Plato's Republic. That's exactly what I always thought, yet I've never heard anyone else articulate it.
Thanks for the insight.
52 posted on
01/13/2003 7:18:03 PM PST by
Gelato
To: Gelato; GOPcapitalist
A think a stronger relation may be drawn between Tolkien's ring and the mythical ring of Gyges in Plato's Republic. One of Tolkien's friend's makes this connection in the book "Tolkien: A Celebration", an excellent collection of essays by people who knew Tolkien and his work.
55 posted on
01/13/2003 10:03:39 PM PST by
Pelham
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