The Stories That Saved the West
Joseph Loconte's new book explores the impact of storytelling during the dark times of the 20th century, particularly through the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Both authors created resonant narratives that provided hope and wholeness in a world filled with despair. Their stories serve as a reminder of the power of literature to uplift and unite individuals in challenging times.
- ▪Loconte argues that storytelling was crucial for survival during the tumultuous years of the 20th century.
- ▪Tolkien and Lewis both fought in World War I and returned to a culture steeped in despair.
- ▪Their works countered the darkness of their time, offering profound narratives that resonate with readers.
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- ▪ The Stories That Saved the West — Real Clear Politics
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| Original publisher | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics |
| Canonical URL | https://spectator.org/the-stories-that-saved-the-west/ |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 02:16:51 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T02:22:28.893Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-24T02:22:28.893Z |
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What do fantastic tales have to do with the survival of our civilization? The world that plunged from one World War to the next with an economic disaster in between demanded full seriousness to survive. Storytelling could surely wait.In his new book on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, The War for Middle Earth, Joseph Loconte answers: to the contrary. More than any other time, those years gave rise to stories that have strengthened the souls and minds, the hearts and the hands of all who must deal with darkness.
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