A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien
Lee, Stuart D.
This is a complete resource for scholars and students of Tolkien, as well as avid fans, with coverage of his life, work, dominant themes, influences, and the critical reaction to his writing.
- An in-depth examination of Tolkien’s entire work by a cadre of top scholars
- Provides up-to-date discussion and analysis of Tolkien’s scholarly and literary works, including his latest posthumous book, The Fall of Arthur, as well as addressing contemporary adaptations, including the new Hobbit films
- Investigates various themes across his body of work, such as mythmaking, medieval languages, nature, war, religion, and the defeat of evil
- Discusses the impact of his work on art, film, music, gaming, and subsequent generations of fantasy writers
Details
Published by: Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date: 2020-06-02
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9781119656029
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Dimensions: 238.8cm x170.2cm
Pages: 608.0