The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

While J.R.R. Tolkien did not intend The Lord of the Rings to be a direct allegory for World War I, his experiences during the war significantly shaped his writing. His time in the trenches, particularly at the Battle of the Somme, deeply influenced his depiction of evil, landscapes of destruction, and the nature of war. Ways World War I influenced The Lord of the Rings: 1. The Landscape of Mordor: Tolkien's descriptions of Mordor, the Dead Marshes, and the wasteland before the Morannon reflect the desolation he witnessed in Northern France after the Battle of the Somme. 2. The Nature of Evil: Tolkien's conception of evil in Middle-earth, particularly the industrialized and brutal nature of Sauron's forces, is seen as a reflection of the horrors of the trenches and the mechanized warfare of World War I. The Orcs, for example, are depicted as brutalized workers, mirroring the dehumanization of soldiers in the war. 3. Companionship and Loyalty: The deep bonds between Frodo and Sam, and the camaraderie of the Fellowship, are seen as echoes of the close friendships forged by soldiers in the trenches, where trust and loyalty were crucial for survival. Here’s the kicker: read it as if Frodo was your Grandfather or Great Grandfather who Stood at Attention in WW1 🤯 Excellent Condition ~Top Left Corner Callout~1168 Pristine Pages 💨🐾☠️🆓🏡 Immediately 🚚 with Care 🤍 and Gratitude 🙏 Thanks for Poshing with a Purpose 🫵 Love always, M.O.M.💚