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For more than half a century, Tolkien enthusiasts have sought a resource written expressly for their community. The People’s Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien, produced by TheOneRing.net—the preeminent online Tolkien hub—brings together the finest essays from the site, plus unpublished material. Readers will explore spirited discussions of the Lord of the Rings films, analyses of good and evil, fate and free will, cultural themes, northern myths that inspired Tolkien, and a dedicated section answering fan questions, all accompanied by original fan art illustrations.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: TheOneRing.Net
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