... novel to become so popular, its audience demanded for a sequel. The Lord of the Rings was made possible all because of the popularity of The Hobbit and its request for a sequel. Instead of writing another novel, Tolkien created a trilogy, starting with The Fellowship of the Ring which was published in 1954. A year later The Two Towers and The Return of the King were released. Without a doubt, these books were Tolkien's biggest ... success and this is a major reason for his fame. The trilogy has multiple things going on at once, allowing for interesting themes and a complex plot to form. ...

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... and that is the destruction of evil. In the first World War, often called the Great War, there were two main opposing forces. The Allies were made up of France, Britain, Russia, and The United States. The central powers were made up of Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Turkey. The main causes of the war were the imperialist, territorial, and economic rivalries of the great powers. "The Hobbit" was just a stage setter for "The Lord of the Rings" but the years before World ... virtues that allow them to overcome the strong and the powerful." (Crabbe 33 ) In 1954, Tolkien published The first ...

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