The Continuing Relevance and Popularity of The Lord of the Rings
Track:
Science Fiction/Fantasy
What:
Panel
When:
11:00, Wednesday 29 Jul 2020 NZST
(50 minutes)
Where:
Programming -
Programme Room 2 (Webinar)
Discussion:
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Tolkien started by writing stories for himself, creating his own world, his own mythology. Yet those stories touched millions and are still wildly popular. The Lord of the Rings often tops polls of favorite books of the last century. What makes it hold up so well?