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A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field. Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J. R. R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements- including his translations of medieval texts- teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics: adaptations; art and illustrations; characters in Tolkien's work; critical history and scholarship; influence of Tolkien; languages; biography; literary sources; literature; creatures and peoples of Middle-earth; objects in Tolkien's work; places in Tolkien's work; reception of Tolkien; medieval scholars; scholarship by Tolkien; medieval literature; stylistic elements; themes in Tolkien's works; Theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophers; Tolkien's contemporary history and culture; works of literature.

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PublisherTaylor & Francis Group

ISBN-100415969425

ISBN-139780415969420

eBay Product ID (ePID)52859882

Product Key Features

Number of Pages808 Pages

Publication NameJ. R. R. Tolkien Encyclopedia : Scholarship and Critical Assessment

LanguageEnglish

SubjectScience Fiction & Fantasy, Encyclopedias, General

Publication Year2005

TypeTextbook

AuthorMichael D. C. Drout

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Référence

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.9 in

Item Weight72.1 Oz

Item Length11.3 in

Item Width8.7 in

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LCCN2006-026700

Reviews'This is an excellent resource for serious scholars of English literature as well as those with a general interest in Tolkien.' - Reference Reviews 'The J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia presents the latest scholarship on Tolkien written by the leading scholars in the field..[it] is essential for students, teachers, scholars, as well as the general reader interested in J.R.R. Tolkien and his writings' Inklings - Jahrbuch 25, 'This is an excellent resource for serious scholars of English literature as well as those with a general interest in Tolkien.'- Reference Reviews 'The J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia presents the latest scholarship on Tolkien written by the leading scholars in the field..[it] is essential for students, teachers, scholars, as well as the general reader interested in J.R.R. Tolkien and his writings' Inklings - Jahrbuch 25

Dewey Edition23

Target AudienceCollege Audience

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal828.91209

Lc Classification NumberPr6039.O32z664 2006

Table of ContentAlphabetical List of Entries, Thematic List of Entries, Introduction, Conventions and Abbreviations, Entries A to Z 1, Index