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University of Nottingham Course Reexamines J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" Through Race and Empire

A University of Nottingham course titled "Decolonising Tolkien" explores how J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings reflects ideas about race, empire, and British identity. Rather than labeling Tolkien as racist, the course encourages students to rethink myth and national identity through a modern lens.