The Heroes of Tolkien: An Exploration of Tolkien’s Heroic Characters, and the Sources that Inspired his Work from Myth, Literature and History

Tolkien’s Middle-earth has endured cataclysmic wars and critical battles, causing great men and women to arise and shape the course of its history. In his latest book, best-selling author and Tolkien expert David Day examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien’s portrayal of good and evil, analysing the most celebrated heroes from the creation of the world of Arda until the end of the War of the Rings.

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