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by J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Lord of the Rings Study Guide consists of approx. 186 pages of summaries and analysis on The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Introduction

  Overview

  Author Biography

  About the Author

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

The story begins with Bilbo Baggins and his upcoming one hundred eleventh-birthday party. Although Bilbo is getting old, he has not changed at all in 61 years, and many people notice and wonder about this. However, Bilbo's cousin and heir, Frodo Baggins, whom he adopted twelve years before, do not think this is unusual. Instead, Bilbo and Frodo are excellent friends and even share the same birthday, meaning that Frodo is turning 33and coming of agethe same day that Frodo is turning one hundred eleven years old. (read more)
      Book 1, Chapter 1
      Book 1, Chapter 2
      Book 1, Chapter 3
      Book 1, Chapter 4
      Book 1, Chapter 5
      Book 1, Chapter 6
      Book 1, Chapter 7
      Book 1, Chapter 8
      Book 1, Chapter 9
      Book 1, Chapter 10
      Book 1, Chapter 11
      Book 1, Chapter 12
      Book 2, Chapter 1
      Book 2, Chapter 2
      Book 2, Chapter 3
      Book 2, Chapter 4
      Book 2, Chapter 5
      Book 2, Chapter 6
      Book 2, Chapter 7
      Book 2, Chapter 8
      Book 2, Chapter 9
      Book 2, Chapter 10
      Book 3, Chapter 1
      Book 3, Chapter 2
      Book 3, Chapter 3
      Book 3, Chapter 4
      Book 3, Chapter 5
      Book 3, Chapter 6
      Book 3, Chapter 7
      Book 3, Chapter 8
      Book 3, Chapter 9
      Book 3, Chapter 10
      Book 3, Chapter 11
      Book 4, Chapter 1
      Book 4, Chapter 2
      Book 4, Chapter 3
      Book 4, Chapter 4
      Book 4, Chapter 5
      Book 4, Chapter 6
      Book 4, Chapter 7
      Book 4, Chapter 8
      Book 4, Chapter 9
      Book 4, Chapter 10
      Book 5, Chapter 1
      Book 5, Chapter 2
      Book 5, Chapter 3
      Book 5, Chapter 4
      Book 5, Chapter 5
      Book 5, Chapter 6
      Book 5, Chapter 7
      Book 5, Chapter 8
      Book 5, Chapter 9
      Book 5, Chapter 10
      Book 6, Chapter 1
      Book 6, Chapter 2
      Book 6, Chapter 3
      Book 6, Chapter 4
      Book 6, Chapter 5
      Book 6, Chapter 6
      Book 6, Chapter 7
      Book 6, Chapter 8
      Book 6, Chapter 9

  Characters

  Setting

  Social Sensitivity

  Literary Qualities

  Themes

  Style

  Historical Context

  Critical Overview

  Criticism

      Critical Essay #1
      Critical Essay #2
      Critical Essay #3
      Critical Essay #4

  Media Adaptations

  Topics for Further Study

  Compare & Contrast

  What Do I Read Next?

  Topics for Discussion

  Ideas for Reports and Papers

  Further Reading

  Sources

  Copyright Information

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