Analyses of 19th Century Melodrama plays and The Symbolic Function of Cityscape in J.R.R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings

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The collection features three essays focusing on the reception and structure of 19th-century melodramas, specifically analyzing "The Factory Lad" by Walker and "The Bells" by Lewis. The third essay explores the symbolic role of urban landscapes in Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," highlighting the interplay between setting and narrative. Together, these works provide insights into the dramatic and thematic elements of both melodrama and fantasy literature.