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A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien

Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture
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A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien is a comprehensive resource for scholars, students, and dedicated fans exploring the life, works, and lasting influence of J. R. R. Tolkien. It offers detailed analysis by leading experts on his entire oeuvre, including his posthumous book The Fall of Arthur, and addresses modern adaptations such as the recent Hobbit films. The book examines key themes like mythmaking, medieval languages, nature, war, religion, and the struggle against evil, while also considering Tolkien's impact on art, film, music, gaming, and fantasy literature.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This work is ideal for scholars, students, and avid fans of Tolkien, as well as institutions offering courses on English literature and fantasy studies.

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A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien 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 is provided by a cadre of top scholars. This book offers up-to-date discussion and analysis of Tolkien’s scholarly and literary works, including his latest posthumous book, The Fall of Arthur. It also addresses contemporary adaptations, such as the new Hobbit films.

The companion investigates various themes across his body of work, such as mythmaking, medieval languages, nature, war, religion, and the defeat of evil. It delves into the impact of his work on art, film, music, gaming, and subsequent generations of fantasy writers.

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Reference Reviews calls it an essential pick for academic libraries with Tolkien studies and English literature courses. The Journal of Tolkien Research praises it as one of the most important collections of Tolkien scholarship currently available.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119656029

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Stuart D. Lee

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 1043g

Pages: 608

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture

About the Author

Stuart D. Lee is a member of the English Faculty at the University of Oxford. He is the University's Reader in E-learning and Digital Libraries, a member of Merton College, and Deputy CIO at the University's IT Services. He has studied medieval literature and the works of Tolkien for over 30 years. His research focuses on the impact of medieval literature on modern culture, and he lectures in Old English, Tolkien, and the Poetry of the First World War. He is co-author of Key Concepts in Medieval Literature (2006) and The Keys of Middle-earth: Discovering Medieval Literature through the Fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien (2005).

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