I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations,.... : Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien

“ I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done so since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence. I much prefer history – true or feigned– with its varied applicability to the thought and experience of readers. I think that many confuse applicability with allegory, but the one resides in the freedom of the reader, and the other in the purposed domination of the author. ”

J.R.R. Tolkien
  • From : The Fellowship of the Ring
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