Inspired by Tolkien, Meloni is on a quest for Italy’s ‘ring of power’

Giorgia Meloni, the frontrunner in Italy’s general election on Sunday, has made no secret of her passion for fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien, whose classic The Lord of the Rings has long been a favourite of Italy’s post-fascist right – despite the British author’s distaste for extremist politics.

Sep 25, 2022 - 19:02
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Inspired by Tolkien, Meloni is on a quest for Italy’s ‘ring of power’
Giorgia Meloni, the frontrunner in Italy’s general election on Sunday, has made no secret of her passion for fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien, whose classic The Lord of the Rings has long been a favourite of Italy’s post-fascist right – despite the British author’s distaste for extremist politics.