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The Evolution of Tolkien's Mythology

2017-06-30 Literary Criticism
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Book Synopsis The Evolution of Tolkien's Mythology by : Elizabeth A. Whittingham

Download or read book The Evolution of Tolkien's Mythology written by Elizabeth A. Whittingham. This book was released on 2017-06-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of Middle-earth traces the evolution of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary world, stories, and characters from their earliest written forms to the final revisions Tolkien penned shortly before his death in 1973. Published posthumously by Tolkien's son Christopher, the extensively detailed 12-volume work allows readers to follow the development of the texts that eventually became Tolkien's immensely popular The Hobbit, The Lord of The Rings, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales. This work provides a thorough study of Tolkien's life and influences through an analysis of The History of Middle-earth. The work begins with a brief biography and an analysis of the major influences in Tolkien's life. Following chapters deal with elements common to Tolkien's popular works, including the cosmogony, theogony, cosmology, metaphysics, and eschatology of Middle-earth. The study also reviews some of the myths with which Tolkien was most familiar--Greek, Roman, Finnish, and Norse--and reveals the often overlapping relationship between mythology, biblical stories, and Tolkien's popular works.

The Hobbit and Tolkien's Mythology

2014-09-24 Literary Criticism
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Release : 2014-09-24
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Book Synopsis The Hobbit and Tolkien's Mythology by : Bradford Lee Eden

Download or read book The Hobbit and Tolkien's Mythology written by Bradford Lee Eden. This book was released on 2014-09-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the 2013 "Celebrating The Hobbit" conference at Valparaiso University--marking the 75th anniversary of the book's publication and the first installment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit movies--two plenary papers were presented: "Anchoring the Myth: The Impact of The Hobbit on Tolkien's Legendarium" by John D. Rateliff provided numerous examples of The Hobbit's influence on Tolkien's legendarium; and "Tolkien's French Connections" by Verlyn Flieger discussed French influences on the development of Bilbo Baggins and his adventures. In discussions with the plenary speakers and other presenters, it became apparent that a book focusing on how The Hobbit influenced the subsequent development of Tolkien's legendarium was sorely needed. This collection of 15 previously unpublished essays fills that need. With Rateliff's and Flieger's papers included, the book presents two chapters on the Evolution of the Dwarven Race, two chapters on Durin's Day examining the Dwarven lunar calendar, and 11 chapters on themes exploring various topics on influences and revisions between The Hobbit and Tolkien's legendarium.

The Mythology of Middle-earth

1977 Fiction
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Release : 1977
Genre : Fiction
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Book Synopsis The Mythology of Middle-earth by : Ruth S. Noel

Download or read book The Mythology of Middle-earth written by Ruth S. Noel. This book was released on 1977. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the relationship of Tolkien's Middle-earth mythology to the legends and myths of many cultures.

Tolkien's Legendarium

2000 Literary Criticism
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Release : 2000
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Book Synopsis Tolkien's Legendarium by : Verlyn Flieger

Download or read book Tolkien's Legendarium written by Verlyn Flieger. This book was released on 2000. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers an insight into Tolkien's process of myth-making. The essays explore a wide range of topics related to "The History of Middle-Earth", including discussions of Tolkien's languages, the evolution of his vision over time, and the shifting importance of central characters.

The Hobbit and Tolkien's Mythology

2014-10-27 Literary Criticism
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Release : 2014-10-27
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Book Synopsis The Hobbit and Tolkien's Mythology by : Bradford Lee Eden

Download or read book The Hobbit and Tolkien's Mythology written by Bradford Lee Eden. This book was released on 2014-10-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the 2013 "Celebrating The Hobbit" conference at Valparaiso University--marking the 75th anniversary of the book's publication and the first installment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit movies--two plenary papers were presented: "Anchoring the Myth: The Impact of The Hobbit on Tolkien's Legendarium" by John D. Rateliff provided numerous examples of The Hobbit's influence on Tolkien's legendarium; and "Tolkien's French Connections" by Verlyn Flieger discussed French influences on the development of Bilbo Baggins and his adventures. In discussions with the plenary speakers and other presenters, it became apparent that a book focusing on how The Hobbit influenced the subsequent development of Tolkien's legendarium was sorely needed. This collection of 15 previously unpublished essays fills that need. With Rateliff's and Flieger's papers included, the book presents two chapters on the Evolution of the Dwarven Race, two chapters on Durin's Day examining the Dwarven lunar calendar, and 11 chapters on themes exploring various topics on influences and revisions between The Hobbit and Tolkien's legendarium.

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