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Road to Middle-earth, The - How J.R.R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology

By: Houghton Mifflin

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Lord of the Rings Books & Guides (Houghton Mifflin)


Product Info

Title
Road to Middle-earth, The - How J.R.R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology
Publisher
Category
Author
Tom Shippey
Publish Year
2003
Pages
416
Dimensions
5.5x8x1"
NKG Part #
2148134984
Type
Softcover

Description

From beloved epic fantasy classic to record-breaking cinematic success, J.R.R. Tolkien's story of four brave hobbits has enraptured the hearts and minds of generations. Now, readers can go deeper into this enchanting lore with a revised edition of Tom Shippey's classic exploration of Middle-earth.

From meditations on Tolkien's inspiration to analyses of the influences of his professional background, The Road to Middle-earth takes a closer look at the novels that made Tolkien a legend. Shippey also illuminates Tolkien's more difficult works set in the same world, including The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, and the myth cycle, and examines the remarkable twelve-volume History of Middle-earth, written by J.R.R.'s son Christopher Tolkien.

At once a celebration of a beloved classic and a revealing literary study, The Road to Middle-earth is required reading for fantasy fans and English literature scholars alike.

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