Tolkien and Western Government

[The Saucepan Man]

Originally Posted by Selmo

I believe that Tolkien disliked all modern forms of government. He would have supported the return of an Absolute Monarchy. (He was, like all geniuses, not quite right in the head.)

Actually, I rather agree with him. Benevolent Dictatorship is the optimium form of government but, unfortunately it is unachievable in practice and so hopelessly idealistic.

He particularly disliked the "State" in its manifestation as an embodiment or apparatus of the government. A point on which I, again, agree with him.

There is lots there in the Letters but, unfortunately, I don't have them to hand ...