A brief guide to J.R.R. Tolkien : the unauthorized guide to the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
Title:
A brief guide to J.R.R. Tolkien : the unauthorized guide to the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
Author:
Cawthorne, Nigel, 1951-
ISBN:
9781780338590
Publication Information:
London : Robinson, 2012.
Physical Description:
x, 278 p. ; 20 cm
Abstract:
"This title offers a very readable overview of Tolkien and his work, incorporating a brief biography, an examination of the books and a look at the process of filming his work, including "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings saga". It explores how Tolkien's background as a medievalist and linguist informed the languages of Middle-earth, the influence of his Catholicism and Tolkien's legacy in fantasy. This is a timely book to coincide with the first of Peter Jackson's two keenly awaited Hobbit films."--Publisher's description.
Personal Subject:
Subject:
| Fantasy literature, English -- History and criticism. |
| Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography. |
| Philologists -- Great Britain -- Biography. |
| Middle Earth (Imaginary place) |
| Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973. |
Summary:
"This title offers a very readable overview of Tolkien and his work, incorporating a brief biography, an examination of the books and a look at the process of filming his work, including "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings saga". It explores how Tolkien's background as a medievalist and linguist informed the languages of Middle-earth, the influence of his Catholicism and Tolkien's legacy in fantasy. This is a timely book to coincide with the first of Peter Jackson's two keenly awaited Hobbit films."--Publisher's description.