The Origins of Tolkien''s Middle-earth For Dummies
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Sprache:Englisch
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
10.10.2003
Abbildungen
w. figs.
Verlag
John Wiley & Sons IncSeitenzahl
368
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/2 cm
Gewicht
690 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-0-7645-4186-5
Even if you ve never read the novels and have only seen thefilms, you know that the world of Middle-earth is a complicatedone. Tolkien took great care in representing this world, fromcreating new languages to including very particular culturaldetails that add to the richness of the world s fabric. Many otherbooks have been written about Tolkien and his works, but none havecome close to providing the kind of reference needed to comprehendthe 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 notan encyclopedia or quick guide to all the diverse beings,languages, and history that make up Tolkien s Middle-earth. Nor isit a set of plot outlines for the novels. Rather, what you ll findin The Origins of Tolkien s Middle-earth For Dummies is abasic guide to some of the possible linguistic and mythologicalorigins of Middle-earth, plus a rudimentary analysis of its manythemes and lessons for our world. This book can help enrich yourreading (or re-reading) of Tolkien s novels, and it will challengeyou to think about the themes inherent in Tolkien s Middle-earthand 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, includingimmortality and death; the heroic quest; love; fate and free will;and faith and redemption
Investigating the diverse lands ofMiddle-earth - including the Shire, Gondor, andMordor - and their significance
Examining the different cultures of Middle-earth, such asHobbits, Elves, Men, and those wily Wizards
Touring the history of Middle-earth
Understanding Tolkien s creation of new languages to enrich thestory of Middle-earth
Top Ten lists on the battles in the War of the Ring, onlineresources, and the ways the films differ from the novels
So, whether you re reading Tolkien s novels or watching thefilms for the first time, or you ve been a fan for many years andare looking for a new take on Tolkien s works, The Origins ofTolkien s Middle-earth For Dummies can help you enhance yourreading or viewing experience for years to come.
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