Reddit reviews Appendix N: The Literary History of Dungeons & Dragons
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um, appendix N (the old one is great):
https://www.amazon.com/Appendix-Literary-History-Dungeons-Dragons-ebook/dp/B01MUB7WS6
and the new one in the 5e PHB:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/2de2u7/the_new_dungeons_and_dragons_players_handbook/
if you haven't read all the original Conan articles yet, or Fritz Leiber, there are lots of fresh, nearly forgotten ideas buried in the old-style fantasy schtick.
A buddy of mine wrote a series of essays on the inspiration for DnD listed in Gygaxs appendix N. He goes in depth about where a lot of the DND stuff comes from. I found it excellent and a great jumping point for some great reading. The big thing that I always disagree with a lot of people is the DND and LOTR connection was not original, DND is a lot more pulp and planetary romance inspired.
His book is great imho but not popular around these parts due to the authors conservative leaning views
www.amazon.com/Appendix-Literary-History-Dungeons-Dragons-ebook/dp/B01MUB7WS6
There's an intriguing book about Appendix N, which I thoroughly enjoyed.