A Tolkien Compass
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- Synopsis
- For those avid J. R. R. Tolkien fans who have spent time thinking and discussing the moral, religious, psychological, literary and political aspects of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, this book will prove a treat!' ELEVEN ESSAYS AND ARTICLES, INCLUDING: --GOLLUM'S CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION IN THE HOBBIT Examines the extensive revisions Tolkien made in the second hardcover edition of The Hobbit and demonstrates how the character of Gollum is made more evil to fit his later role in the trilogy, --THE CORRUPTION OF POWER A fascinating study of the use and abuse of power as presented by Tolkien. --NARRATIVE PATTERN IN THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING In this study of Tolkien's structuring of his fiction, we see how the Master has reversed the usual quest pattern and objectives: instead of seeking an object, Frodo seeks to dispose of one--the ring. The intricacies of Tolkien's puns, the moral geography of Middle-earth, the true character of the Fellowship and the hobbits' friends and foes, the sheer musical beauty of the names Tolkien invents--all are given careful attention. Tolkien's consuming involvement in his books merits this loving exactness. W. H. Auden wrote that he was especially astounded by Tolkien's gift for inventing proper names. Auden would have avidly studied the final offering of this book. For here is a true polestar for all wandering Tolkien fans: Tolkien's own unpublished "Guide to the Names in The Lord of the Rings." Originally, Tolkien prepared the guide for translators of his work. Here, he shares his dragon-hoard of etymological treasures. His asides to the reader on how he came to choose some of the names bring us into Tolkien's own cozy studyroom.
- Copyright:
- 1975
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 218 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780345288554
- Publisher:
- Ballantine Books
- Date of Addition:
- 07/25/21
- Copyrighted By:
- The Open Court Publishing Company
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Language Arts
- Submitted By:
- Evan Reese
- Proofread By:
- Lissi
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.