The world of the rings
Subtitle: language, religion, and adventure in Tolkien
By: Jared Lobdell.
Contributors: Lobdell, Jared, 1937-
Publisher: Open Court
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 139
Subjects: Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973.; Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973 -- Knowledge -- Language and languages.; Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973 -- Religion.; Adventure stories, English -- History and criticism.; Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism.; Language and languages in literature.; Middle Earth (Imaginary place); Christianity in literature.; Religion in literature.
Description: "Jared Lobdell's classic study, here revised and expanded, dispels many misconceptions and assumptions about Tolkien's great work. It is misleading to refer to Lord of the Rings as a trilogy, or as medieval, or as a fantasy. Instead, Dr. Lobdell follows the thread of three important influences: the Edwardian adventure story, the science of comparative languages, and Christian theology."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-134) and index.
Rev. ed. of: England and always. 1981.