The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien and the universe of the classical epic

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-7260_64_11

Keywords:

The Lord of the Rings, ancient epic, genre

Abstract

The genre of the Lord of the Rings by Tolkien has sparked an intense debate in recent decades. In this text, we discuss the relation of this work with the classic epics, pointing out some structural and thematic differences underlying the conception and organization of those texts.

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Published

2019-12-13

How to Cite

Teixeira, C. (2019). The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien and the universe of the classical epic. Boletim De Estudos Clássicos, (64), 207-220. https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-7260_64_11

Issue

No. 64 (2019): Boletim de Estudos Clássicos N64

Section

Classical Tradition

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