Harvey The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-06898-4
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 368 Seiten, E-Book

J.R.R. Tolkien's novels of Middle-earth - TheHobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and TheSilmarillian - have become some of the mostfamous, and most beloved, literary works of the twentieth century.And the Lord of the Rings films by director Peter Jacksonhave re-ignited interest in Tolkien and his works, as well asintroduced his stories to a new generation of fans.
Even if you've never read the novels and have only seen thefilms, you know that the world of Middle-earth is a complicatedone. Tolkien took great care in representing this world, fromcreating new languages to including very particular culturaldetails that add to the richness of the world's fabric. Many otherbooks have been written about Tolkien and his works, but none havecome close to providing the kind of reference needed to comprehendthe world of Middle-earth. That's what veteran Dummiesauthor and unabashed Tolkien fan Greg Harvey attempts to do inThe Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies.
As the author says in his introduction to the book, this is notan encyclopedia or quick guide to all the diverse beings,languages, and history that make up Tolkien's Middle-earth. Nor isit a set of plot outlines for the novels. Rather, what you'll findin The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies is abasic guide to some of the possible linguistic and mythologicalorigins of Middle-earth, plus a rudimentary analysis of its manythemes and lessons for our world. This book can help enrich yourreading (or re-reading) of Tolkien's novels, and it will challengeyou to think about the themes inherent in Tolkien's Middle-earthand their implications in your own life.
Here's just a sampling of the topics you'll find covered inThe Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies:
* Exploring the main themes in Tolkien's works, includingimmortality and death; the heroic quest; love; fate and free will;and faith and redemption
* Investigating the diverse lands ofMiddle-earth - including the Shire, Gondor, andMordor - and their significance
* Examining the different cultures of Middle-earth, such asHobbits, Elves, Men, and those wily Wizards
* Touring the history of Middle-earth
* Understanding Tolkien's creation of new languages to enrich thestory of Middle-earth
* Top Ten lists on the battles in the War of the Ring, onlineresources, and the ways the films differ from the novels
So, whether you're reading Tolkien's novels or watching thefilms for the first time, or you've been a fan for many years andare looking for a new take on Tolkien's works, The Origins ofTolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies can help you enhance yourreading or viewing experience for years to come.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Harvey, Greg

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: The Geography of Middle-earth.
Chapter 1: The Worlds of Middle-earth.
Chapter 2: The Lands of Middle-earth and Beyond.
Part II: The Beings of Middle-earth.
Chapter 3: The Divine Ainur.
Chapter 4: The Fair Race of Elves.
Chapter 5: The Mortal Race of Men.
Chapter 6: The Hardy Race of Dwarves.
Chapter 7: Those Homespun Hobbits.
Chapter 8: The Wily Wizards.
Chapter 9: Beorn, Tom Bombadil, and Treebeard.
Chapter 10: The Enemy and His Minions.
Part III: The History of Middle-earth.
Chapter 11: The Valarian Ages.
Chapter 12: The First Three Ages and Then Some.
Part IV: The Languages of Middle-earth.
Chapter 13: Tolkien and Language.
Chapter 14: The Tongues of Tolkien.
Part V: The Themes and Mythology of Middle-earth.
Chapter 15: The Struggle Between Good and Evil.
Chapter 16: Immortality and Death.
Chapter 17: The Heroic Quest.
Chapter 18: Chivalry and True Love.
Chapter 19: Fate and Free Will.
Chapter 20: Faith and Redemption.
Chapter 21: Ring-related Myths.
Chapter 22: Ecological Themes.
Chapter 23: Sex and Gender.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 24: Top Ten Battles in the War of the Ring.
Chapter 25: Top Ten Online Middle-earth Resources.
Chapter 26: Top Ten Ways the "Lord of the Rings"Books Differ from the Movies.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

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