The magical world of The Lord of the Rings

Author: David Colbert
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book showcases the ancient folktales and legends that influenced Tolkien's creative journey. From stories in the Finnish national epic Kalevala and Poetic Edda to the myths of King Arthur, Shakespeare's renowned works, and even World War II, it plays an indispensable role in guiding us into this beloved fantasy novel in literary history, as well as the inner world of the author who dedicated this masterpiece to us.