The World of the Rings: Language, Religion, and Adventure in Tolkien

by Jared Lobdell and Open Court Staff

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Jared Lobdell examines Tolkien's methods and his worldview by following the thread of three influences: 1. the Edwardian adventure story; 2. the science of philology, or comparative languages; and 3. Roman Catholic theology. The Edwardian mode of adventure story (King Solomon's Mines, The Lost World) is one in which a small group of Englishmen make an expedition to foreign parts and find supernatural terrors awaiting them, finally returning home,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0812695690

ISBN13:9780812695694

Release Date:June 2004

Publisher:Open Court

Length:160 Pages

Weight:0.55 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.3" x 9.1"

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Genres & Styles Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy

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