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Bored of the Rings is a concise, tongue‑in‑cheek parody of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic saga ‘The Lord of the Rings’. Written in an American satirical style, it lampoons the beloved Middle‑earth setting with humor that is bold and sometimes vulgar. The book delivers a brief, entertaining take for readers who enjoy witty, lampooning commentary on classic fantasy.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Henry Beard
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