num_pages: 208
description: Behind the unforgettable characters, worlds, and battles of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit lie a vast range of world myths and historical events that originally inspired J. R. R. Tolkien. From the Finnish epic poem Kalevala and the medieval Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, Tolkien's sources are unpacked and explained for the novice and connoisseur alike. Laid out in dictionary form, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy, but also into the man who brought it to life.
language: English
title: Los mundos mágicos de El Señor de los Anillos
titlecomplete: Los mundos mágicos de El Señor de los Anillos
genres: Fiction, Writing, Books About Books, Magic, Reference, Literature, Science Fiction Fantasy, Mythology, Fantasy, Literary Criticism
ratings_count: 2414
publisher: Ediciones B