J.R.R. Tolkien was not only interested in using his experiences as a WW1 soldier to explore the disturbing aspects of war and its machinations, but also wanted to share his beliefs as a deep lover of nature. Tom Bombadil, arguably the most powerful being in The Lord of the Rings universe, is meant to represent the English countryside, showing how much respect Tolkien had for things that grow. Despite Fangorn being the forest that is probably the most iconic of Tolkien’s universe, introducing characters like Treebeard, it is Mirkwood, formerly known as Greenwood, that arguably has a more fascinating and significant history.
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