A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume
"Encyclopedia" includes discussions of all the fundamental issues
in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the
field.
Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J. R. R.
Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's
life and work within their historical and cultural contexts.
Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along
with his artistic and academic achievements- including his
translations of medieval texts- teaching posts, linguistic works,
and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged
entries fall within the following categories of topics:
- Adaptations
- Art and illustrations
- Characters in Tolkien's work
- Critical history and scholarship
- Influence of Tolkien
- Languages
- Biography
- Literary sources
- Literature
- Creatures and peoples of Middle-earth
- Objects in Tolkien's work
- Places in Tolkien's work
- Reception of Tolkien
- Medieval scholars
- Scholarship by Tolkien
- Medieval literature
- Stylistic elements
- Themes in Tolkien's works
- Theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophers
- Tolkien's contemporary history and culture
- Works of literature
The work is edited by Michael D.C. Drout, from Wheaton College,
with the participation of Tom Shippey, Verlyn Flieger, Marjorie
Burns, and Douglas Anderson.
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