Why Tolkien Despised the World of Dune

J.R.R. Tolkien once admitted that he disliked Dune "with some intensity." But why? Considering Tolkien and Frank Herbert are two of the most influential worldbuilders in fiction, you'd expect the creator of Middle-earth to admire Arrakis. Instead, he couldn't stand it. In this video, we'll explore Tolkien's famous letter, compare Frodo and Paul Atreides, examine the clash between hope and prophecy, and uncover why Dune may have represented everything Tolkien disliked about modern storytelling. Was Tolkien right about Dune? Or did Herbert simply see humanity differently? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe for more lore deep dives, worldbuilding analysis, and fantasy rabbit holes. Patreon:   / girlygeektalk   #Tolkien #Dune #LordOfTheRings