J. R. Tolkien's Impact On American Culture
The Impact of J.R.R Tolkien on American Culture
“Not all those who wander are lost” (J.R.R. Tolkien). 1954, the middle of the Cold War and the heart of the 1950’s, a time when the world was changing in drastic ways. From nuclear weapons, Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, to colored televisions in every home, the world continued to grow away from the shadows caused by the Second World War. The term “Power House” was beginning to appear when describing multiple countries around the world, including the United States of America. The US was one of the countries faced with multiple changes during this time. Many changes revolved around Eisenhower being president, Civil Rights becoming a more prominent issue, and people becoming more involved in the
“Not all those who wander are lost” (J.R.R. Tolkien). 1954, the middle of the Cold War and the heart of the 1950’s, a time when the world was changing in drastic ways. From nuclear weapons, Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, to colored televisions in every home, the world continued to grow away from the shadows caused by the Second World War. The term “Power House” was beginning to appear when describing multiple countries around the world, including the United States of America. The US was one of the countries faced with multiple changes during this time. Many changes revolved around Eisenhower being president, Civil Rights becoming a more prominent issue, and people becoming more involved in the