The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien

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J. R. R. Tolkien

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The Fellowship of the Ring Summary

J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Fellowship of the Ring is the first book of his infamous three volume series collectively known as The Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit can be included in the series, but anyone may begin by reading The Fellowship. The prologue sets up an introduction into the fantastic world and acts as a fill-in guide for those who have chosen not to read The Hobbit. The...

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J. R. R. Tolkien Biographies (6)

J. R. R. Tolkien

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J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973) gained a reputation during the 1960s and 1970s as a cult figure among youths disillusioned with war and the technological age; his continuing popularity evidences his abil... Read more

J. R. R. Tolkien

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J. R. R. Tolkien was best known to most readers as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. These books are regarded, stated Augustus M. Kolich in the Dictionary of Literary Biography, as "... Read more

J. R. R. Tolkien

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Biography EssayThe driving passion of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien's literary life was to make his "fairystories" so complete in description and detail, so varied in character and action, so expansive in... Read more

J(ohn) R(onald) R(euel) Tolkien

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The driving passion of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien 's literary life was to make his "fairy-stories" so complete in description and detail, so varied in character and action, so expansive in philosophy ... Read more

J(ohn) R(onald) R(euel) Tolkien

9,840 words, approx. 33 pages

J. R. R. Tolkien's most familiar creation, the hobbits of Middle-earth, belonged only to his private world until September 1937. Before then they were known only to his children, his great friend C. S... Read more

J(ohn) R(onald) R(euel) Tolkien

6,296 words, approx. 21 pages

The place in fantasy literature earned by J. R. R. Tolkien is indisputable. Tolkien is directly responsible for the rising popularity of fantasy literature in the late twentieth century. While authors... Read more

Essays & Analysis (7)

Critical Essay by C. S. Lewis

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Critical Essay by W. H. Auden

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    The Shire is a peaceful place where hobbits have lived for centuries without being disturbed from the outside world besides sparse guests that stop by now and then for rest from the... Read more

The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, Finding Self

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Lord Of The Rings I - Fellowship of the Ring Many believe a person's identity can be defined by their culture, faith, and lifestyle. If so, does it mean when one searches for who they are their answ... Read more

The Fellowship of the Ring: Basic Plot

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The Fellowship of the ring begins with merry-making, as Bilbo Baggins (the Hobbit) throws a combined Birthday party for himself and his cousin, Frodo. Bilbo announces at the gathering that he will be... Read more

The Power of Myth in Fellowship of the Ring

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A mythology is a relatively cohesive set of myths: stories that comprise a certain religion or belief system. More specifically, myths are generally stories based on tradition and legend designed to ... Read more

The Fellowship of the Ring

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The Fellowship of the Ring Some people sacrifice things that are very important to them. They put other people ahead of themselves. These people are known to be heroes. In the novel, The Fellowship o... Read more

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The Fellowship of the Ring

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The Fellowship of the Ring Book Notes is a free study guide on The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. Browse the summary below:   Author Biography / Context of the Work   One-Page... Read more

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