Tolkien's ring
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A literary detective work about Tolkien's inspiration and sources. Shows how The Lord of the Rings is the result of an ancient story-telling tradition that dates to the dawn of Western culture; and how, by drawing upon the world's primary myths and legends, Tolkien created his own mythology for the twentieth century.
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Sign InEnglish Fantasy fictionFantasy fiction, EnglishHistory and criticismKnowledgeMiddle Earth (Imaginary place)MythologyMythology in literatureRingsRings in literatureLord of the rings (Tolkien, J. R. R.)Fantasy fiction, history and criticismTolkien, j, r. r. (john ronald ruel), 1892-1973
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First Published
1994
Pages
184 pages
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Editions
5
Publisher
Pavilion Books
Language
ENG
Status
Published
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