JRR Tolkien managed to capture the essence of Anglo-Saxon literature throughout the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Although he wrote these books decades later, Tolkien used his knowledge and interest in the Anglo-Saxon era to create this mythical, dark and adventurous tale. Tolkien showed many themes that were often seen in books written during the Anglo-Saxon period (450 AD – 1066 AD). He drew much of his inspiration from the epic poem Beowulf, which is found throughout The Lord of the Rings. This book is known as the greatest example of literature from this period. He used similar Anglo-Saxon themes such as Good versus Evil, Christianity versus Paganism, and finally the idea of ​​courage and loyalty. Tolkien, fascinated by Anglo-Saxon literature, used similar context, themes and ideas to create a parallel between Beowulf and The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien was very interested in the nature of the Anglo-Saxon period. He was fascinated by the ancient and dark mythologies of that era. He specialized in Old and Middle English and taught courses such as Heroic Verse, English History, and the Anglo-Saxon Language as a professor at various colleges. He even uses Old and Middle English as the main dialect seen in all his books. His love and interest in these subjects, languages ​​and the Anglo-Saxon period is greatly demonstrated throughout the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Beowulf, being Tolkien's greatest source of inspiration in The Lord of the Rings, is the best example of Anglo-Saxon literature. . Written anonymously, it is the oldest epic poem in history. The Anglo-Saxon period thrived on heroic codes of honor, strength, and bravery. The warrior, Beowulf himself, exemplified this heroic code... middle of paper... and his own Lord of the Rings trilogy. The theme of good versus evil is found in both Beowulf and The Lord of the Rings and the main characters are used to represent good and evil, showing the power that good or evil can have. The second theme, Christianity versus Paganism, contrasts in the two books and shows the facets of Anglo-Saxon religions and possible allegories that lie beneath the surface of the story. Finally, bravery and loyalty are shown in the characters of the books and shine through, showing the values ​​of Anglo-Saxon literature. Tolkien created this legendary series based on his love and knowledge of Anglo-Saxon literature. He brought many inspirations from Beowulf into his books. Through these Anglo-Saxon inspired themes, he brought out the best elements of each of his characters as well as his own plots and themes throughout the Lord of the Rings series...