As a scholar of medieval languages and literature, J.R.R.
Tolkien brought to his fiction an intense interest in myth and
legend. When he died in 1973, he left behind a vast body of
unpublished material related to his fictive mythology. Now edited
and published as "The History of Middle-earth" by his son and
literary executor, Christopher Tolkien, these 12 volumes provide a
record of the growth of J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology from its
beginnings in 1917 to the time of his death more than 50 years
later. The material in these volumes offers an unparalleled insight
into Tolkien's process of myth-making and is a guide to the world
of his literary works. This book is the first comprehensive
critical examination of Christopher Tolkien's compilation of his
father's Middle-earth legends.
An opening essay by Rayner Unwin, Tolkien's publisher for many
years, surveys the publication history of the collection. The
essays that follow, each written by an expert contributor, explore
a wide range of topics related to "The History of Middle-earth."
Included are discussions of Tolkien's languages, the evolution of
his vision over time, the shifting importance of central
characters, and the effect of his mythology on "The Lord of the
Rings." By exploring this mythological compendium, the volume sheds
further light on the entire body of J.R.R. Tolkien's works and is a
valuable resource for all readers interested in his writings.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy |
Release date: |
2000 |
First published: |
2000 |
Authors: |
Verlyn Flieger
• Carl F. Hostetter
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
296 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-30530-6 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-313-30530-7 |
Barcode: |
9780313305306 |
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