Miles McCortney
Miles McCortney
Class of 2028

Articles by Miles

The second story of fantasy worlds

Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” is among the most famous examples of a secondary world, with Tolkien himself having coined the term. But beyond providing a backdrop for his books, Tolkien’s vast library of encyclopedic appendices presents a continuous narrative of Middle Earth’s fictional history. Read More

Are film and literature playing into the rise of American political violence?

When tackling a problem as complex and deep-rooted as political violence, we must understand all the factors at play.  Read More