Publisher's Synopsis
Tolkien's presentation of the concept of evil in 'The Lord of the Rings' is key to understanding the text and what lies behind it. It is not allegory but it does deal with the struggle between good and evil. This book was written before the author had seen any of the films. However the films follow the books sufficiently closely that people who have only seen the films will find it useful. This is a book for people who want to look more deeply into the significance of the concept of evil in literature by reference to one of the most popular fantasies in the public consciousness.
