Reading Groups
Mythmaking and the Epic Tradition in Tolkien’s Silmarillion
Gavin House 1220 E 58th St., Chicago, ILThere are few figures as foundational to the epic fantasy genre as J.R.R. Tolkien, and few works as wide-ranging in that genre as The Silmarillion. The Silmarillion is filled with mortality, greed, bliss, and tragedy; and it serves as the world-building mythological backdrop for The Lord of the Rings. We invite you to join us in a discussion of The Silmarillion’s most dramatic tales, from the creation of the world to the forging of the One Ring.
Meetings are held on Thursdays from 7:30pm to 9:00pm over dinner at Gavin House (1220 E 58th St.). Each participant will be provided a copy of the text.