Suppose 'The Lord of the Rings' is a high-fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien. It was first published in 1954 and has since become a classic in the fantasy genre. The story follows the quest to destroy the One Ring, which holds great power and threatens the world of Middle-earth.
Can we infer that 'The Lord of the Rings' is set in a futuristic, sci-fi world? Yes, no, or maybe?