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What the right gets wrong about Tolkien

Today, Explained

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This chapter examines the cultural relevance of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' within American identity, especially in the wake of 9/11. It discusses the appropriation of Tolkien's narrative by political groups and its implications for societal interpretations of good and evil.

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