The term 'THE LORD OF THE RINGS AND THE LIKE' refers to a genre of literature known as SAGAS, which are long, narrative stories that often involve heroic characters and fantastical elements. SAGAS typically span multiple generations and are often set in a distant past or future. Examples of SAGAS include J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, and Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle.