The Literary Role of History in the Fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien

By Nicholas Birns

Book Overview

This volume analyzes the literary role played by history in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. It argues that the events of The Lord of the Rings are placed against the background of an already-existing history, both in reality and in the fictional worlds of the books.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032597704
• ISBN13: 9781032597706
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"