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The Road to Middle-Earth
Tom Shippey
其他書名
How J. R. R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology
出版
HMH
, 2014-04-08
主題
Literary Criticism / Science Fiction & Fantasy
Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Literary Criticism / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
ISBN
0547524412
9780547524412
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=qGzAAgAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
“Uniquely qualified to explicate Tolkien’s worldview,” this journey into the roots of the Lord of the Rings is a classic in its own right (Salon.com).
From beloved epic fantasy classic to record-breaking cinematic success, J.R.R. Tolkien's story of four brave hobbits has enraptured the hearts and minds of generations. Now, readers can go deeper into this enchanting lore with a revised edition of Tom Shippey's classic exploration of Middle-earth.
From meditations on Tolkien's inspiration to analyses of the influences of his professional background, The Road to Middle-earth takes a closer look at the novels that made Tolkien a legend. Shippey also illuminates Tolkien's more difficult works set in the same world, including The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, and the myth cycle, and examines the remarkable twelve-volume History of Middle-earth, written by J.R.R.'s son Christopher Tolkien.
At once a celebration of a beloved classic and a revealing literary study, The Road to Middle-earth is required reading for fantasy fans and English literature scholars alike.