Tolkien rivaled entire civilizations as a maker of myths.
Its a load-bearing pillar in the grander narrative that eventually came to encompass better-known works.
For enthusiasts, these glimpses into the burgeoning interconnectedness of Tolkiens fiction are fascinating.
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Its shadow was deep on the later parts ofThe Hobbit.
Deep delvers of Middle-earth lore will be rewarded with a thorough understanding of one of modern fantasys seminal works.A-
