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In "On Fairy-stories," J.R.R. Tolkien provides a comprehensive exploration of the fairy-story genre, defining its significance as a legitimate literary form for both adults and children, and articulating his concept of “sub-creation” as the foundation for fantasy. This essay serves as the theoretical backbone for his fiction, bridging The Hobbit and The…