J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia

J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 810
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ISBN-10 : 9780415969420
ISBN-13 : 0415969425
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Book Synopsis J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia by : Michael D. C. Drout

Download or read book J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia written by Michael D. C. Drout and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2007 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field. Coverage not only 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. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements - including his translations of medieval texts - teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics: adaptations art and illustrations characters in Tolkien's work critical history and scholarship influence of Tolkien languages biography literary sources literature creatures and peoples of Middle-earth objects in Tolkien's work places in Tolkien's work reception of Tolkien medieval scholars scholarship by Tolkien medieval literature stylistic elements themes in Tolkien's works theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophers Tolkien's contemporary history and culture works of literature


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