There and Back Again: Tolkien Reconsidered.

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973; Writing; Fantasy fiction; Good & evil in literature; September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001; World War II; Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (Book : Tolkien); Literature; Authors; Fiction genres; Popular literature

The article presents the author's views on the works of writer John Ronald Ruel (J.R.R.) Tolkien. The author discusses how she could identify with Tolkien's theme of good versus evil in his book "The Fellowship of the Ring" during her childhood through World War II and again as an adult after September 11, 2001. Details are given for the books written by Tolkien, his career in writing and his family background.