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Critically, the Index also serves a narrative purpose regarding the tone of the book. By treating the events of the War of the Ring with the rigorous cataloging usually reserved for real-world history, Tolkien elevates the stakes of the story. The existence of a detailed index suggests that the events described are "true" within the context of the secondary world—that they are worthy of study, cataloging, and remembrance. It separates The Lord of the Rings from the fairy tales that preceded it, firmly establishing the genre of "High Fantasy" where the world is as significant as the plot.

Tracks the use of Tolkien's invented languages, including Sindarin and the Black Speech of Mordor. index of the lord of the rings

: In 1958, Nancy Smith compiled the primary index based on Tolkien's strict requirements for an alphabetical list of all proper names. It was later combined with an index of songs by Baillie Klass. Critically, the Index also serves a narrative purpose