Influences on Tolkien and his Lord of the Rings mythology
Explore the key books and literary influences that shaped J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic Lord of the Rings mythology. Discover the ancient myths, medieval texts, and epic tales that inspired Middle-earth.
Book
Beowulf
by Seamus Heaney
Presents a new translation of the Anglo-Saxon epic chronicling the heroic adventures of Beowulf, the Scandinavian warrior who saves his people from the ravages of the monster Grendel and Grendel's mother.
