{"product_id":"9781552783405","title":"The Magical Worlds of The Lord of the Rings","description":"What nightmare was the key to Tolkien's mythology?\r\nCan Gandalf really die?\r\nWhat does Tolkien like best about Frodo?\r\nWhich monster from The Lord of the Rings attacked Tolkien in real life?\r\nWhy are Tolkien's elves tall?\r\n\r\nJ.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasies The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit have enthralled readers for more than half a century. The realm of Middle-Earth is one of the most fully realized worlds in literature, yet the remarkable mythology upon which Tolkien founded it is still a mystery to most readers.\r\n\r\nThe Magical Worlds of The Lord of the Rings reveals the ancient folklore and legends that inspired Tolkien's masterpiece. From the Finnish saga Kalevala and the events in Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare and even World War II, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy but also into the man who brought it to life.","brand":"David Colbert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":47035583594656,"sku":"9781552783405","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/8637\/5072\/files\/BNCImageAPI_000c8ca3-636b-4477-94fc-14724012bdbf.jpg?v=1696004911","url":"https:\/\/rivendell-books.com\/products\/9781552783405","provider":"Rivendell Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}