The author has written a literary detective work about Tolkien's inspiration and sources. He shows how the "Lord of the Rings" is the result of an ancient story-telling tradition dating back to the dawn of western culture, and how Tolkien created his own mythology for the 20th century by drawing on the world's primary myths and legends.
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The author has written a literary detective work about Tolkien's inspiration and sources. He shows how the "Lord of the Rings" is the result of an ancient story-telling tradition dating back to the dawn of western culture, and how Tolkien created his own mythology for the 20th century by drawing on the world's primary myths and legends.
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Book itself, contents, not really worth the purchase. However, I did not buy it for the lame writing, I bought it for the art. Alan Lee. If you are a Tolkien art fan, then buy the book; if not, skip it.
