Binding: Paperback
Description: J. R. R. Tolkien's novels of Middle - earth The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Silmarillian have become some of the most famous and most beloved literary works of the twentieth century. And the Lord of the Rings films by director Peter Jackson have re - ignited interest in Tolkien and his works as well as introduced his stories to a new generation of fans. Even if you've never read the novels and have only seen the films you know that the world of Middle - earth is a complicated one. Tolkien took great care in representing this world from creating new languages to including very particular cultural details that add to the richness of the world's fabric. Many other books have been written about Tolkien and his works but none have come close to providing the kind of reference needed to comprehend the world of Middle - earth. That's what veteran Dummies author and unabashed Tolkien fan Greg Harvey attempts to do in The Origins of Tolkien's Middle - earth For Dummies. As the author says in his introduction to the book this is not an encyclopedia or quick guide to all the diverse beings languages and history that make up Tolkien's Middle - earth. Nor is it a set of plot outlines for the novels. Rather what you'll find in The Origins of Tolkien's Middle - earth For Dummies is a basic guide to some of the possible linguistic and mythological origins of Middle - earth plus a rudimentary analysis of its many themes and lessons for our world. This book can help enrich your reading (or re - reading) of Tolkien's novels and it will challenge you to think about the themes inherent in Tolkien's Middle - earth and their implications in your own life. Here's just a sampling of the topics you'll find covered in The Origins of Tolkien's Middle - earth For Dummies: Exploring the main themes in Tolkien's works including immortality and death; the heroic quest; love; fate and free will; and faith and redemption Investigating the diverse lands of Middle - earth including the Shire Gondor and Mordor and their significance Examining the different cultures of Middle - earth such as Hobbits Elves Men and those wily Wizards Touring the history of Middle - earth Understanding Tolkien's creation of new languages to enrich the story of Middle - earth Top Ten lists on the battles in the War of the Ring online resources and the ways the films differ from the novels So whether you're reading Tolkien's novels or watching the films for the first time or you've been a fan for many years and are looking for a new take on Tolkien's works The Origins of Tolkien's Middle - earth For Dummies can help you enhance your reading or viewing experience for years to come.
Title: The Origins Of Tolkien's Middle - Earth For Dummies
Author(s): Harvey Greg (Mind Over Media Point Reyes Station California)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Barcode: 9780764541865
Pages: 368 Pages
Publication Date: 10/10/2003
Category: Fantasy