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IST 605: J.R.R. Tolkien and his works

Resources and information regarding J.R.R. Tolkien and his associated works.

Creating a Fantasy World

Tolkien dedicated much of his life in the creation of the fantasy world of Middle-Earth. However, while many people have made connections about Middle-Earth to our current world, its roots are based in Scandinavian and Norse tradition and culture. 

However, he also penned several other works of fiction that are often overlooked these include: