How The Lord of the Rings became a symbol for Italy's far-right

On its surface, The Lord of the Rings is often read as a story about an epic battle between good and evil. But in the decades since it was first published, the series has taken many different meanings, including for neo-fascists in Italy who have adopted it as a potent symbol of their beliefs.

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How The Lord of the Rings became a symbol for Italy's far-right

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How The Lord of the Rings became a symbol for Italy's far-right

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