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Jane Chance’s critical study of J. R. R. Tolkien’s *The Lord of the Rings* treats the epic trilogy as more than fantasy, probing its mythology of power and its interplay with politics, language, and modern history. Chance extends the analysis beyond the world of Middle‑earth, linking the narrative to twentieth‑century political and social developments. The work situates Tolkien’s heroic story within both literary and societal contexts, offering insights into how an 'insignificant individual' can become a symbol of resistance in the contemporary world.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Jane Chance
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