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The Ring Legends of Tolkien

The Ring Legends of Tolkien

An Illustrated Exploration of Rings in Tolkien's World, and the Sources That Inspired His Work from Myth, Literature and History

by David Day
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Publication Date: 13/10/2020
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An in-depth guide to the rich history of the symbol of the ring, its origin in ancient storytelling tradition, and its influence on Tolkien's work.

Tolkien's One Ring, at the centre of one of the greatest fantasy tales ever told, is an undeniably iconic and powerful symbol in literature.

Tracing centuries of ancient folklore, The Ring Legends of Tolkien is a deep and highly informed investigation into the inspiration behind Tolkien's epic fantasy world, exploring the origins of the One Ring, as well as the extraordinary myths and legends that inspired Tolkien's works.

This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

ISBN:
9780753734131
9780753734131
Category:
Literary essays
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
13-10-2020
Language:
English
Publisher:
Octopus Publishing Group
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
304
Dimensions (mm):
194x132x28mm
Weight:
0.52kg
David Day

David Day has written widely on Australian history and the history of World War II.

His biography of John Curtin won the 2000 Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards Prize for History and was shortlisted for the 2000 New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-Fiction, while his biography of Ben Chifley was shortlisted for the New South Wales Premier’s Award for History in 2002.

David Day is currently an Honorary Associate with the History Program at La Trobe University and a visiting professor at the University of Aberdeen. He lives in Eltham, Victoria.

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