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Epic fantasy story by JRR Tolkien consisting of six books usually published in three volumes (two books each) in 1954-1955:
This remarkable work by the mid-1960s had become, especially in its appeal to young people, a sociocultural phenomenon.
The Lord of the Rings is heavily influenced by Tolkien's interest in linguistics, [fairy tale]?s and Norse, Icelandic and Celtic? mythology. Tolkien designed a complete mythology for his realm of Middle Earth, including genealogies of characters, languages, runes, calenders and histories.
There was an animated film made in 1978, directed by [Ralph Bakshi]?, based on the Lord of the Rings, which covered only the first volume. The intended sequels never appeared.
A [live action film]? is currently (2001) being produced in New Zealand.
- The Fellowship of the Ring
- Pop-culture references to The Lord of the Rings
- Led Zeppelin's 'Misty Mountain Hop' is named after Tolkien's Misty Mountains
- Led Zeppelin's 'Ramble On' refers to Mordor?
- Rush? has a song called 'Rivendell' on their [Fly By Night]? album.
- Swedish musician [Bo Hansson]? has made an entire instrumental album based on The Lord of the Rings
The [Encyclopedia of Arda] is a good source for further information.