The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies

Name: The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies
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Demystifies key players, their relationships, and their motivations Understand the mythology, characters, and themes of Middle-earth Don't know Gollum from Gandalf? This plain-English guide helps you make sense of the creatures, language, geography, and richly detailed history of the fascinating world of Middle-earth. From the Shire to Mount Doom, from the hobbits to the Ringwraiths, you'll discover the varied sources and inspirations behind Tolkiens stories and comprehend the meanings that lie beneath the surface. Discover: The differences between the books and the movies The historical background of Middle-earth The origins of Tolkiens mythology in European folklore Middle-earths diverse languages Why the Elves were Tolkiens favorites The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

Author Biography:

Greg Harvey is a language scholar who has traced the roots of Tolkiens work in European folklore and pre-Christian religious beliefs. He has studied 12 languages, including Elvish, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon.

Release date NZ

October 10th, 2003

Author

Greg Harvey

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

368

Dimensions

192x234x18

ISBN-13

9780764541865

Product ID

2469034

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