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Subject(s)

• Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel) 1892-1973—Criticism and interpretation [Browse]
• Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel) 1892-1973—Knowledge—Mythology [Browse]
• Fantasy fiction, English—History and criticism [Browse]
• Middle Earth (Imaginary place) [Browse]
• Mythology in literature [Browse]

Related work(s)

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973. History of Middle-earth. [Browse]

Series

Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 7 [More in this series]

Summary note

"This work provides a 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 early life. Following chapters deal with elements common to Tolkien's popular works, including the cosmogony, theogony, cosmology, metaphysics, and eschatology of Middle Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-203) and index.

Contents

• Influences in Tolkien's life
• Tolkien's mythology of creation
• Tolkien's mythology of divine beings
• The physical world of Middle-earth and of Eä
• Death and immortality among elves and men
• The last days of Middle-earth
• The final victory.

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ISBN

• 9780786432813 (softcover : alk. paper)
• 0786432810 (softcover : alk. paper)

LCCN

• OCN152581042
• 2007027682

OCLC

152581042

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