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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
Series: Tolkien
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The Ring Legends of Tolkien delves into the rich history and folklore that inspired Tolkien's creation of the One Ring, a central and iconic element in his epic fantasy world. This book offers a detailed exploration of the myths and legends behind the powerful symbol at the heart of one of literature's greatest fantasy tales.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for fans of Tolkien's work, mythology enthusiasts, and readers interested in the cultural and historical inspirations behind fantasy literature.

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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.

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The perfect Father's Day gift

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. It explores 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 authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753734131

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pyramid

Illustration: 70 full-colour and line illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 502g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

David Day is the author of a dozen major books on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. His books have been translated into sixteen languages and have sold in excess of two million copies. He has also published over thirty books in the fields of poetry, ecology, natural history, fantasy and mythology, as well as a number of award-winning children's books. David was born and brought up in Canada and currently lives in Toronto.

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