Evolution Of Tolkien's Mythology
Subtitle: A Study of the History of Middle-earth (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy) (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy)
Publisher: McFarland; McFarland & Co.
Published: September 24, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9780786432813
Subjects: Literary studies: from c 1900 -; Fiction; Pop Arts / Pop Culture; Fantasy; Film & Video - General; Science Fiction & Fantasy; Literature & Fiction / Literary Criticism; Fantasy - General; Fantasy fiction, English; History and criticism; Middle Earth (Imaginary place); Mythology in literature
Description: "This work provides a study of Tolkien's life and influences through an analysis of The History of Middle Earth. The work begins with a brief biography and an analysis of the major influences in Tolkien's early life. Following chapters deal with elements common to Tolkien's popular works, including the cosmogony, theogony, cosmology, metaphysics, and eschatology of Middle Earth"--Provided by publisher.