For decades, Tolkien's fantasy novels have provided a cultural reference point for the far right, who project their vision of the struggle for racial purity onto his writings. But some socialist writers have argued that Lord of the Rings contains a romantic critique of industrial capitalism that is an important part of its vast popular appeal. So who are the real inheritors of Lord of the Rings? This talk will unpick the politics of the most influential fantasy literature of the 20th century.