J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" Analytical Essay by Calwriter

J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings"
A discussion of the factors that influenced J. R. R. Tolkien's composition of "The Lord of the Rings".
# 55064 | 5,464 words | 13 sources | MLA | 2004 | US
Published on Jan 18, 2005 in English (Analysis) , Literature (English)


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This paper is concerned with examining the sources of "The Lord of the Rings", and, particularly, with the influence of the turbulent times during which it was written. The paper also explores how Tolkien's vast knowledge of Northern European literature and mythologies influenced his writing.

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From the Paper:

"Unlike some other writers of fantasy, Tolkien was not backward in discussing the origins and nature of the world he had created. He made many comments, in letters, in published commentaries on The Lord of the Rings, and in observations to many of his friends, family and colleagues. Among these statements is the clear declaration that his ambition was to provide, through his stories of Middle Earth, nothing less than a new mythology for England."

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