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J. R. R. Tolkienīs "The Lord of The rings" - Mythology, Philosophy, Allegory
"Facharbeit" - Essay by Manuel Steiner, written ī00 p.r.i.

Manuel Steiner got a 30/30 (A++) grade for this essay he wrote to qualify for his university. It is quite long, so download it HERE if you'd rather read it offline.

Table of contents
Introduction
ISummary of The Lord of the Rings
IIStructure and composition
IIILanguage and style
IVThe importance of philology
VThe mythology of Middle-earth
VIPhilosophy and cosmos
VIIThe question of allegory in The Lord of the Rings
Epilogue
Appendix ABiographical outline of J. R. R. Tolkien
Appendix BWorks by J. R. R. Tolkien in order of publication
Abbreviations and bibliography of consulted works


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