I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done so since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence. I much prefer history โ true or feignedโ with its varied applicability to the thought and experience of readers. I think that many confuse applicability with allegory, but the one resides in the freedom of the reader, and the other in the purposed domination of the author.
J. R. R. TolkienIt needs but one foe to breed a war, and those who have not swords can still die upon them.
J. R. R. TolkienHis grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.
J. R. R. Tolkien