Tag: Tolkien

What Many Men Desire: Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story, ‘The Golden Touch’

For centuries, men have desired riches, and, in particular, gold. Many have done everything possible to obtain this precious metal. Whatever motivates them, this desire has caused wars, feuds, death, and betrayals. In his short story, “The Golden Touch,” Nathaniel Hawthorne contemplates the dangers of gold and the consequences of an unquenchable desire for it…


Leading by Example: How Author J.R.R. Tolkien Put His Family First

Author J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) led a full life, yet he always put his family first. For over 70 years, he created Middle-earth complete with its own geography, time, languages, and history. Alongside his writing, his vivid illustrations bring his visions into our world.  Besides his fiction, Tolkien was an Oxford don (similar to a U.S….