Ring Legends of Tolkien Deluxe Edition by David Day

Ring Legends of Tolkien Deluxe Edition

David Day

Thunder Bay Press · Print & ebook · October 7, 2025

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David Day discusses the Rings of Power, their conflicts, and the mythology behind Middle-earth.
Genres
SF & Fantasy Criticism, Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism
Published
Thunder Bay Press, October 7, 2025

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The most popular legends about the Rings of Power are discussed in detail in this deluxe edition that will hold a special place on your bookshelf. The history of J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with an ongoing struggle between good and evil, centered on a set of rings forged by Elves and an evil sorcerer. The Ring Legends of Tolkien Deluxe recounts stories and conflicts surrounding the Rings of Power.

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Insightful commentary by Tolkien scholar David Day discusses how people, tactics, and weapons were used to obtain and control the rings, and how the legends of Middle-earth relate to the real-world mythology on which Tolkien based his famous literary creation. Maps and full-color illustrations help bring this rich universe to life, making it an invaluable reference book for Tolkien fans of all ages. This deluxe hardcover edition features an embossed and foil-stamped cover, plus gilded edges to make it a handsome addition to your home library. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

Rings of Power

David Day discusses the Rings of Power, their conflicts, and the mythology behind Middle-earth.

Come here for

  • Stories and conflicts surrounding the Rings of Power
  • Commentary on the mythology behind Tolkien’s Middle-earth

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  • Maps and full-color illustrations
  • Commentary on people, tactics, and weapons used to control the rings

Where it sits

SF & Fantasy Criticism60%
Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism28%

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Publisher categories

  • SF & Fantasy Criticism
  • 20th-Century Literary Criticism
  • General Reference
Authors
David Day
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Published
October 7, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
SF & Fantasy Criticism