This book reveals how the late J.R.R. Tolkien's epic stories tap into the realms of far-memory and myth, giving access to treasures of wisdom and insight buried deep in the collective imagination. Knight shows the parallels between the myth-making powers of the creative artist and the methods of magical vision as taught in the esoteric schools of the West. Among the highlights is a look at Tolkien's use of the ancient Faery Tradition.