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Author | : Bruno Bacelli |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2022-09-17 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1476649839 |
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J.R.R. Tolkien is an author beloved by many, but people forget the hostile reception of his work from several literary critics, who despised (and some who continue to despise) him and his readers. Other intellectuals and critics have a more positive opinion of his work, but some read aspects of his books or his beliefs to fit their own agendas. Over the decades, scholars have claimed that Tolkien represents a myriad of (sometimes contradictory) political positions. Whether these scholars act out of disdain for Tolkien or from a simple misread of his works, the outcome is a muddled distortion of who Tolkien really was. This book peels back the discourse in an attempt to reveal the true nature of an author who so often defies categorization. Using all possible nuance, chapters explore the villains of Lord of the Rings, its female heroines and its moral compass, as well as its definitions of heroism and failure. This book hopes to provide a uniquely accurate and objective assessment of one of the most misunderstood writers of our time.
Author | : Bruno Bacelli |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2022-09-02 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1476686947 |
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J.R.R. Tolkien is an author beloved by many, but people forget the hostile reception of his work from several literary critics, who despised (and some who continue to despise) him and his readers. Other intellectuals and critics have a more positive opinion of his work, but some read aspects of his books or his beliefs to fit their own agendas. Over the decades, scholars have claimed that Tolkien represents a myriad of (sometimes contradictory) political positions. Whether these scholars act out of disdain for Tolkien or from a simple misread of his works, the outcome is a muddled distortion of who Tolkien really was. This book peels back the discourse in an attempt to reveal the true nature of an author who so often defies categorization. Using all possible nuance, chapters explore the villains of Lord of the Rings, its female heroines and its moral compass, as well as its definitions of heroism and failure. This book hopes to provide a uniquely accurate and objective assessment of one of the most misunderstood writers of our time.
Author | : Michael D.C. Drout |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 809 |
Release | : 2006-11-06 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1135880344 |
Download J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book presents the most recent scholarship on J.R.R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. It examines Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence along with his artistic and academic achievements, including his translations of medieval texts.
Author | : Jane Chance |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 422 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9780813129631 |
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[In this book, the] essays illuminate the crucial episodes, characters, style, language, and concpets central to Tolkien's complex world.-Dust jacket.
Author | : Richard L. Purtill |
Publisher | : Ignatius Press |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0898709482 |
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Here is an in-depth look at the role myth, mortality, and religion play in J.R.R. Tolkien's works such as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion--including Tolkien's private letters and revealing opinions of his own work. Richard L. Purtill brilliantly argues that Tolkien's extraordinary ability to touch his readers' lives through his storytelling--so unlike much modern literature--accounts for his enormous literary success. This book demonstrates the moral depth in Tolkien's work and cuts through current subjectivism and cynicism about morality. A careful reader will find a subtle religious dimension to Tolkien's work--all the more potent because it is below the surface. Purtill reveals that the author's fantasy stories creatively incorporate profound religious and ethical ideas. For example, Purtill shows us how hobbits reflect both the pettiness of parochial humanity and the unexpected heroism of ordinary people in crisis. Purtill effectively addresses larger issues of the place of myth, the relation of religion and morality to literature, the relation of Tolkien's work to traditional mythology, and the lessons Tolkien's work teaches for our own lives.
Author | : Colin Duriez |
Publisher | : Hidden Spring |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9781587680175 |
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This absorbing guide to the mind behind Middle-earth will introduce or remind readers of the abundance that exists in Tolkien's thought and imagination. +
Author | : Greg Clinton |
Publisher | : Enslow Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2016-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0766083632 |
Download Reading and Interpreting the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The world of J.R.R. Tolkien is one that is inhabited by hobbits, dwarves, elves, wizards, and dragons. As a young man, Tolkien created his very own language, and from there he went on to imagine an entire magical world and its detailed history. Students will take an in-depth and thought-provoking look at The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, as well as The Simarillion, which provides the foundation for his classic works. The text includes an insightful analysis of the major themes and characters of the works that continue to fascinate new generations of readers.
Author | : Gale, Cengage Learning |
Publisher | : Gale, Cengage Learning |
Total Pages | : 45 |
Release | : 2015-09-24 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1410336174 |
Download A Study Guide for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Patrick Curry |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9780618478859 |
Download Defending Middle-earth Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A timely critical analysis of J. R. R. Tolkien's masterful trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, addresses the social and political structure of Middle-earth, its nature and ecology, and the spirituality and ethics of Tolkien's world.
Author | : TheOneRing.net (Firm) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Ancient and Modern Wars |
ISBN | : 9781892975904 |
Download The People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Tolkien fans around the world have for many years been enthralled with The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and all the works of background reading about Middle-earth. There have been quite a few scholarly books published about Tolkien and his "sub-creation." Yet not one book has ever been written by and published for Professor Tolkien's fans -- until now! The People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien fills a void that has been there for more than half a century. Written by TheOneRing.net, the Internet's #1 destination for all things Tolkien, The People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien has compiled the best essays from the website, along with material never seen before. Inside you'll find spirited discussion on the Lord of the Rings movies (along with a lengthy report from the set), a defense of fantasy, the nature of good and evil, fate and free will, cultural norms, the northern myths and literature that inspired Tolkien, how Tolkien's fiction has affected the lives of so many, an entire section devoted to answering the fans' myriad, fascinating questions, and some beautiful illustrations representing TheOneRing.net's wonderful fan art. - Back cover.