J. R. R. Tolkien - Author of the Century (Paperback, New Ed)

Tolkien fanatics are in for a treat with this latest look at his processes of writing, his works and his sources of inspiration. Tolkien's fascination with the relationships between related languages and their history (reflected in his professional interest in Old and Middle English) helped him create the world of the hobbits, according to Shippey, who argues that Tolkien wanted to draw on a past world when he created Middle Earth which he thought existed in a past collective consciousness. An interesting re-examination of the man through his works. (Kirkus UK)

Author of the Century The definitive critical study of Tolkien's greatest works by the respected and world renowned Tolkien scholar Professor T.A. Shippey. Following the unprecedented and universal acclaim for The Lord of the Rings, the respected academic and world-renowned Tolkien scholar, Professor Tom Shippey, presents us with a fascinating and informed companion to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, in particular focusing on The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Written in a clear and accessible style, Tolkien: Author of the Century reveals why all of these books will be timeless, and shows how even such complex works as The Silmarillion can be read enjoyably. Taking issue with the uninformed criticism that has often been levelled at Tolkien and fantasy in general, Professor Shippey offers a new approach to Tolkien, to fantasy and to the importance of language in literature, and demonstrates how his books form part of a live and continuing tradition of storytelling that can trace its roots back through Grimm's Fairy Tales to the Elder Edda and Beowulf.

General

Imprint:	HarperCollinsPublishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2001
Authors:	Tom Shippey
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	347
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-261-10401-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > From 1900 Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General Books > Biography > General
LSN:	0-261-10401-2
Barcode:	9780261104013

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