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The Literary Role of History in the Fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien

The Literary Role of History in the Fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien

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Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2025
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This volume analyzes the literary role played by history in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. It argues that the events of The Lord of the Rings are placed against the background of an already-existing history, both in reality and in the fictional worlds of the books.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032597706

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