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J. R. R. Tolkien
- Author
- Tom Shippey
- Narrator
- Colin Mace
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 23 June 2022
- Run Time
- 13 hours 47 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Biography: writers, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Fiction companion works, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction, Historical fiction, Fiction in translation, Fiction: inspired by or adapted from other media, Fiction based on or inspired by true events
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What to expect
The definitive critical study of Tolkien’s greatest works by the respected and world renowned Tolkien scholar Professor T.A. Shippey.
Following the unprecedented and universal acclaim for The Lord of the Rings, the respected academic and world-renowned Tolkien scholar, Professor Tom Shippey, presents us with a fascinating and informed companion to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, in particular focusing on The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.
Written in a clear and accessible style, J. R. R. Tolkien: Author of the Century reveals why all of these books will be timeless, and shows how even such complex works as The Silmarillion can be read enjoyably. Taking issue with the uninformed criticism that has often been levelled at Tolkien and fantasy in general, Professor Shippey offers a new approach to Tolkien, to fantasy and to the importance of language in literature, and demonstrates how his books form part of a live and continuing tradition of storytelling that can trace its roots back through Grimm's Fairy Tales to The Elder Edda and Beowulf.
Critics Review
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'Shippey's exploration of Tolkien's themes, especially the nature of evil, is superb' Independent
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'A timely, erudite and eminently readable book' Evening Standard
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'Shippey's research seems limitless. He writes with unusual clarity and presents his arguments well' Sunday Times
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'Scholarly and thorough examination of Tolkien's work…a definitive study' Catholic Herald
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Details
- Author
- Tom Shippey
- Narrator
- Colin Mace
- Duration
- 13 hours 47 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 June 2022
- ISBN
- 9780008552862
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Biography: writers, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Fiction companion works, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction, Historical fiction, Fiction in translation, Fiction: inspired by or adapted from other media, Fiction based on or inspired by true events
Synopsis
The definitive critical study of Tolkien’s greatest works by the respected and world renowned Tolkien scholar Professor T.A. Shippey. Following the unprecedented and universal acclaim for The Lord of the Rings, the respected academic and world-renowned Tolkien scholar, Professor Tom Shippey, presents us with a fascinating and informed companion to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, in particular focusing on The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Written in a clear and accessible style, J. R. R. Tolkien: Author of the Century reveals why all of these books will be timeless, and shows how even such complex works as The Silmarillion can be read enjoyably. Taking issue with the uninformed criticism that has often been levelled at Tolkien and fantasy in general, Professor Shippey offers a new approach to Tolkien, to fantasy and to the importance of language in literature, and demonstrates how his books form part of a live and continuing tradition of storytelling that can trace its roots back through Grimm's Fairy Tales to The Elder Edda and Beowulf.
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