This work provides a thorough study of Tolkien's life and influences through an analysis of The History of Middle-earth. The work begins with a brief biography and an analysis of the major influences in Tolkien's life. Following chapters deal with elements common to Tolkien's popular works, including the cosmogony, theogony, cosmology, metaphysics, and eschatology of Middle-earth. The study also reviews some of the myths with which Tolkien was most familiarGreek, Roman, Finnish, and Norseand reveals the often overlapping relationship between mythology, biblical stories, and Tolkien's popular works.
This work provides a thorough study of Tolkien's life and influences through an analysis of The History of Middle-earth. The work begins with a brief biography and an analysis of the major influences in Tolkien's life. Following chapters deal with elements common to Tolkien's popular works, including the cosmogony, theogony, cosmology, metaphysics, and eschatology of Middle-earth. The study also reviews some of the myths with which Tolkien was most familiarGreek, Roman, Finnish, and Norseand reveals the often overlapping relationship between mythology, biblical stories, and Tolkien's popular works.
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ISBN-13: | 9780786432813 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 10/08/2007 |
Series: | Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy , #7 |
Pages: | 232 |
Sales rank: | 1,000,194 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.46(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |