Tolkien and Allegory

Tolkien was famously not a fan of allegory, yet he wrote at least one story that clearly fits that genre. In this video I take a look at what he actually said and how to reconcile these facts.

For my video on "Leaf by Niggle," click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OdiCz3JwHA

And for Smith of Wootton Major, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyzNBaaHZqY

And for "On Fairy Stories," click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnMG5HhKK50&t=1s