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Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc (US) |
Author(s) | Greg Harvey |
Edition | 1 |
Published | 26th September 2003 |
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Even if you've never read the novels and have only seen the
films, you know that the world of Middle-earth is a complicated
one. Tolkien took great care in representing this world, from
creating new languages to including very particular cultural
details that add to the richness of the world's fabric. Many other
books have been written about Tolkien and his works, but none have
come close to providing the kind of reference needed to comprehend
the world of Middle-earth. That's what veteran Dummies
author and unabashed Tolkien fan Greg Harvey attempts to do in
The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies.
As the author says in his introduction to the book, this is not
an encyclopedia or quick guide to all the diverse beings,
languages, and history that make up Tolkien's Middle-earth. Nor is
it a set of plot outlines for the novels. Rather, what you'll find
in The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies is a
basic guide to some of the possible linguistic and mythological
origins of Middle-earth, plus a rudimentary analysis of its many
themes and lessons for our world. This book can help enrich your
reading (or re-reading) of Tolkien's novels, and it will challenge
you to think about the themes inherent in Tolkien's Middle-earth
and their implications in your own life.
Here's just a sampling of the topics you'll find covered in
The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies:
So, whether you're reading Tolkien's novels or watching the
films for the first time, or you've been a fan for many years and
are looking for a new take on Tolkien's works, The Origins of
Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies can help you enhance your
reading or viewing experience for years to come.