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Was Tolkien influenced by other author's books when writing Lord of the Rings?
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∙ 7y ago
Yes, J.R.R. Tolkien was influenced by various sources when writing The Lord of the Rings, including Norse and Celtic mythology, Old English literature, and his own experiences during World War I. However, Tolkien's work is considered unique and groundbreaking in its creation of a richly detailed fictional world.
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∙ 15y agoHe essentially inspired every epic fantasy author after him. Read: every epic fantasy author after him copied names, sometimes plot structure, and race/characters. Christopher Paolini, R.A. Salvatore, Guy Gavriel Kay, etc.
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∙ 12y agoYes. He used Norse legends and others as a foundation.
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∙ 8y agoVery much so. He found the epic tales and legends of Scandinavia a great source. Many of the names came from this region and these works.
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Which series of books was J.R.R Tolkien famous for writing?
He is most famous for writing the Lord of the Rings.
What epic poem inspired Tolkien?
The epic poem that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien was Beowulf. It influenced his creation of languages, mythologies, and themes in his own works, such as "The Lord of the Rings."
What was J.R.R. Tolkien's job?
J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892
Who wrote Lord of the Rings?
J. R. R. Tolkien . J.R.R. Tolkien
Is Lord of the Rings a legend?
Yes. 'The Lord of the Rings' along with the other Tolkien writing related to Middle-earth are a legend (or legendarium), and, collectively, it is also know as mythology or fantasy.
What was J.R.R Tolkien famous writing?
He is mostly famous for his Middle-earth books, most commonly known The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Which movie trilogy is based on novel by John Tolkien?
The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Who is the author of world of the rings?
'The World of the Rings: Language, Religion, and Adventure in Tolkien' is a book written by Jared Lobdell as a commentary on 'The Lord of the Rings' and the entire legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien. .
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Who owns the rights to The Lord of the Rings?
Tolkien Enterprises, part of the estate of JRR Tolkien.
What is the surname of the author of Lord of the Rings?
Tolkien
What is J R R Tolkien religion?
Tolkien was a Roman Catholic, but he repeatedly stated throughout his life that this did not affect his writing in any way. The cosmology of the Lord of the Rings as detailed in the Silmarillion is clearly not compatible with Catholic theology.
