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On Fairy Stories Read-Through with LegendFiction Mentors

Tolkien’s On Fairy Stories isn’t just an essay—it’s a battle cry for the power of imagination.

This conversation gets into his ideas on why fantasy gets dismissed, what makes a secondary world actually work, and how great stories expand our vision of reality. We break down his issues with allegory, explore whether fantasy can ever truly work on stage or film, and even ask—would Tolkien have liked 'The Lord of the Rings' movies?

Things get wild as we dig into Elvish art, mystical experiences, and why fantasy isn’t just fun—it’s a reflection of our own creative nature as sub-creators. In a world starved for meaning, Tolkien reminds us that storytelling isn’t just play—it’s part of what makes us human.