70 Years Ago, Lord of the Rings Sneakily Retconned Its Entire Story
Briefly

Tolkien riskily transformed a hazy charming fantasy land into something much more complex and enduring, ultimately changing literature forever with The Fellowship of the Ring.
The Fellowship of the Ring was uniquely released in different volumes, creating a tension between its narrative unity and the realities of publishing, which shaped its reception.
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