Carta 347b
Summary
In this letter to Sterling E. Lanier Tolkien discussed the progress of his work on The Silmarillion, explaining that his efforts had been delayed due to the recent death of his wife and his subsequent relocation back to Oxford. This disruption had left his books and files in disarray, affecting his ability to focus on preparing the manuscript for publication.
Tolkien acknowledged a concern raised by Lanier about the tone of The Silmarillion. He admitted that the legends within the work are predominantly mythological and grim, lacking any elements of comedy. This tone sets the book apart from his other works, such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, which contain more light-hearted moments alongside the more serious themes.
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