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The Lord of the Rings

1954–1955 fantasy novel trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Lord of the Rings

Summary

The Lord of the Rings is a novel series[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of novel_series entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,506 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • The Lord of the Rings authored J. R. R. Tolkien[3].
  • The Lord of the Rings received the NPR Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books[4].
  • The Lord of the Rings received the Prometheus Award[5].
  • The Lord of the Rings received the Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century[6].
  • The Lord of the Rings received the International Fantasy Award for Best Fiction[7].
  • The Lord of the Rings's instance of is recorded as novel series[8].
  • The Lord of the Rings's instance of is recorded as literary trilogy[9].
  • The Lord of the Rings's instance of is recorded as series of creative works[10].
  • The Lord of the Rings's instance of is recorded as literary work[11].
  • The Lord of the Rings was published by George Allen & Unwin Limited[12].
  • The Lord of the Rings's genre is fantasy[13].
  • The Lord of the Rings's genre is high fantasy[14].
  • The Lord of the Rings's genre is adventure fiction[15].
  • The Lord of the Rings followed The Hobbit[16].
  • The Lord of the Rings was followed by The Silmarillion[17].
  • The Lord of the Rings's Commons category is recorded as The Lord of the Rings[18].
  • The Lord of the Rings's language of work or name is recorded as English[19].
  • The Lord of the Rings's country of origin is recorded as United Kingdom[20].
  • The Lord of the Rings comprises Concerning Hobbits[21].
  • The Lord of the Rings comprises The Fellowship of the Ring[22].
  • The Lord of the Rings comprises The Two Towers[23].
  • The Lord of the Rings comprises The Return of the King[24].
  • The Lord of the Rings comprises Appendices of The Lord of the Rings[25].
  • The Lord of the Rings was released on 1954[26].
  • The Lord of the Rings's translator is recorded as Ida Nyrop Ludvigsen[27].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include novel series[8], literary trilogy[9], series of creative works[10], and literary work[11].

Why It Matters

The Lord of the Rings ranks in the top 1% of novel_series entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,506 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

It has been cited as an influence by Led Zeppelin[30], a rock band[31], founded in 1968[32]; Dungeons & Dragons[33], a tabletop role-playing game[34], written by Gary Gygax[35]; Led Zeppelin IV[36], an album[37]; The Battle of Evermore[38], a musical work/composition[39]; and Misty Mountain Hop[40], a musical work/composition[41].

FAQs

What awards did The Lord of the Rings receive?

Honors received include NPR Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books[4], Prometheus Award[5], Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century[6], and International Fantasy Award for Best Fiction[7].

Who did The Lord of the Rings influence?

The Lord of the Rings has been cited as an influence by Led Zeppelin[30], Dungeons & Dragons[33], Led Zeppelin IV[36], and The Battle of Evermore[38].

Related Entities

J. R. R. Tolkien Led Zeppelin IV literary work The Adventures of Tom Bombadil The Fellowship of the Ring The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power The Neverending Story The Return of the King The Silmarillion The Two Towers United Kingdom William Auld

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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