ISBN: 9780618257591 - jrr tolkien: author of century pa: author of the century – a literary analysis of middle-earth's mythology, language, and heroic canon (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Recent polls have consistently declared that J.R.R. Tolkien is "the most influential author of the century," and The Lord of the Rings is "the book of the century." In support of these claims, the prominent medievalist and scholar of fantasy Professor Tom Shippey now presents us with a fascinating companion to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, focusing in particular on The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. The core of the book examines The Lord of the Rings as a linguistic and cultural map and as a response to the meaning of myth. It presents a unique argument to explain the nature of evil and also gives the reader a compelling insight into the unparalleled level of skill necessary to construct such a rich and complex story. Shippey also examines The Hobbit, explaining the hobbits' anachronistic relationship to the heroic world of Middle-earth, and shows the fundamental importance of The Silmarillion to the canon of Tolkien's work. He offers as well an illuminating look at other, lesser-known works in their connection to Tolkien's life.…

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Zustand: As New. : Este libro, escrito por el destacado medievalista y experto en fantasía Tom Shippey, ofrece un análisis fascinante y profundo de la obra de J.R.R. Tolkien. A través de sus páginas, el autor examina piezas fundamentales como 'El Hobbit', 'El Señor de los Anillos' y 'El Silmarillion', explorando cómo Tolkien construyó su complejo universo de la Tierra Media y su conexión con las tradiciones mitológicas y lingüísticas. Es una obra esencial para comprender la importancia cultural y literaria de Tolkien, analizando su impacto como el autor más influyente del siglo XX.La obra no solo se limita a los textos más conocidos, sino que también arroja luz sobre escritos menos explorados, conectándolos con la vida y la visión del autor. Shippey presenta argumentos únicos sobre la naturaleza del mal y la maestría técnica necesaria para crear una narrativa tan rica, convirtiendo este libro en un compañero indispensable para cualquier seguidor de la obra de Tolkien que desee profundizar en los cimientos de su legado. EAN: 9780618257591 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción|Arte y Cultura Título: J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century Autor: Tom Shippey Editorial: Houghton Mifflin Idioma: en Páginas: 384 Formato: tapa blanda.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 384 pages. 8.25x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnTom Shippey taught at Oxford University at the same time as J.R.R. Tolkien and with the same syllabus, which gives him an intimate familiarity with the works that fueled Tolkien s imagination. He subsequently held the c.