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The Heroes of Tolkien
An Exploration of Tolkien's Heroic Characters, and the Sources that Inspired his Work from Myth, Literature and History
Series: Tolkien
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The Heroes of Tolkien
An in-depth and illustrated guide to the epic lives of Tolkien's heroes.
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Tolkien's Middle-earth has endured cataclysmic wars and critical battles, causing great men and women to arise and shape the course of its history. In his latest book, best-selling author and Tolkien expert David Day examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien's portrayal of good and evil, analysing the most celebrated heroes from the creation of the world of Arda until the end of the War of the Rings.
The Heroes of Tolkien provides insight into the many characters who have played pivotal roles across Tolkien's legendary works.
This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Series: Tolkien
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ISBN: 9780753732472
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 October 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pyramid
Illustration: 70
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 429g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
David Day was born and brought up in Canada. He has published more than twenty books in the fields of poetry, ecology, natural history, fantasy and mythology and a number of award-winning children's books. His writing has also appeared in many magazines and anthologies. His enduring fascination with complex mythologies led him to J.R.R. Tolkien.
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