Tolkien's Poetry Shaped "The Lord of the Rings" Storytelling Forever
Tolkien was passionate about writing poetry, which influenced his famous work, The Lord of the Rings. Two poems from the book, Aragorn's "Where now the horse and the rider" and Bilbo's "Earendil was a mariner," are closely examined in this article. The focus is on how Tolkien's poetry and storytelling are interconnected. The study sheds light on the importance of poetry in Tolkien's writing career and how it shaped his iconic fantasy world.