{"product_id":"a-companion-to-j-r-r-tolkien-paperback","title":"A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStuart D. Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a complete resource for scholars and students of Tolkien, as well as avid fans, with coverage of his life, work, dominant themes, influences, and the critical reaction to his writing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn in-depth examination of Tolkien's entire work by a cadre of top scholars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides up-to-date discussion and analysis of Tolkien's scholarly and literary works, including his latest posthumous book, \u003ci\u003eThe Fall of Arthur\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as addressing contemporary adaptations, including the new Hobbit films\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigates various themes across his body of work, such as mythmaking, medieval languages, nature, war, religion, and the defeat of evil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the impact of his work on art, film, music, gaming, and subsequent generations of fantasy writers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA COMPANION TO J. R. R. TOLKIEN\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete resource for scholars and students of one of the twentieth century's most successful and influential authors. It provides an in-depth examination of Tolkien's entire work by a cadre of top scholars. The essays introduce and analyze his life and works, from \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e The Silmarillion\u003c\/i\u003e to his lesser-known fiction and academic publications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive volume: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides up-to-date discussion and analysis of Tolkien's scholarly and literary works, including his latest posthumous book, \u003ci\u003eThe Fall of Arthur\u003c\/i\u003e, and addresses contemporary adaptations, including the new Hobbit films\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigates various themes across his body of work, such as mythmaking, medieval languages, nature, war, religion, and the defeat of evil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the impact of his work on art, film, music, gaming, and subsequent generations of fantasy writers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp-to-date and comprehensive, this survey of Tolkien studies reflects the continuing influence of his work on the literature and society of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart D. Lee\u003c\/b\u003e is a member of the English Faculty at the University of Oxford. He is the University's Reader in E-learning and Digital Libraries, a member of Merton College, and Deputy CIO at the University's IT Services. He has studied medieval literature and the works of Tolkien for over 30 years. His research focuses on the impact of medieval literature on modern culture, and he lectures in Old English, Tolkien, and the Poetry of the First World War. He is co-author of \u003ci\u003eKey Concepts in Medieval Literature\u003c\/i\u003e (2006) and \u003ci\u003eThe Keys of Middle-earth: Discovering Medieval Literature through the Fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien\u003c\/i\u003e (2005).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 608\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.5 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51792021192992,"sku":"9781119656029","price":92.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/66faf38f7178d5fcca42f15d60e94318.webp?v=1780693148","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-companion-to-j-r-r-tolkien-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}