The Two Greatest Novels Ever Written: The Wisdom of The Lord of the Rings and The Brothers Karamazov by Peter Kreeft

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky are both widely regarded as two of the greatest novels ever written. The former, originally published in English between 1954 and 1955, is an epic fantasy set in an ancient world painted with cosmological breadth, while the latter, originally published in Russian in 1880, is a gritty mystery set in a modern world fathomed with psychological depth. Yet both sprawling narratives continue to receive high acclaim and inspire countless readers around the world. In this philosophical exploration, Peter Kreeft argues that The Lord of the Rings and The Brothers Karamazov are not just two of the greatest novels but simply the greatest two—and not primarily because of their distinct plots, characters, settings, and styles, but because of the metaphysical, anthropological, and moral themes that unite them. Examining the writers’ treatments of good and evil, power and weakness, and virtue and vice, Kreeft shows how both Tolkien and Dostoevsky, by writing with the mind of Christ, reveal the deepest truths of reality.

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From the Publisher Discover the hidden wisdom within "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Brothers Karamazov" In this philosophical exploration, Peter Kreeft argues that The Lord of the Rings and The Brothers Karamazov are not just two of the greatest novels but simply the greatest two—and not primarily because of their distinct plots, characters, settings, and styles, but because of the metaphysical, anthropological, and moral themes that unite them. Examining the writers’ treatments of good and evil, power and weakness, and virtue and vice, Kreeft shows how both Tolkien and Dostoevsky, by writing with the mind of Christ, reveal the deepest truths of reality. A fascinating philosophical exploration of The Lord of the Rings and The Brothers Karamazov. Explore the metaphysical, anthropological, and moral themes that make both these novels truly great. Understand how both Tolkien and Dostoevsky, by writing with the mind of Christ, reveal the deepest truths of reality. About the Author Dr. Peter Kreeft is Professor of Philosophy at Boston College and the author of more than one hundred books. His many bestsellers cover a vast array of topics in spirituality, theology, and philosophy. They include Making Sense of Suffering, Because God Is Real, Christianity for Modern Pagans, Ethics for Beginners, the Socrates’ Children series, and the Food for the Soul series. The Two Greatest Novels Ever Written Socrates' Children Box Set (An Introduction to Philosophy from the 100 Greate... Ethics for Beginners: Big Ideas from 32 Great Minds Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings (Cycle C) (Food for the S... God on Stage: 15 Plays That Ask the Big Questions Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 53 150 71 172 50 Price $23 25 $71 49 $21 12 $23 68 $24 95 Books by Peter Kreeft ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓