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The definitive critical study of Tolkien's greatest works by the respected and world renowned Tolkien scholar Professor T.A. Shippey. Following the unprecedented and universal acclaim for The Lord of the Rings, the respected academic and world-renowned Tolkien scholar, Professor Tom Shippey, presents us with a fascinating and informed companion to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, in particular focusing on The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Written in a clear and accessible style, Tolkien: Author of the Century reveals why all of these books will be timeless, and shows how even such complex works as The Silmarillion can be read enjoyably. Taking issue with the uninformed criticism that has often been levelled at Tolkien and fantasy in general, Professor Shippey offers a new approach to Tolkien, to fantasy and to the importance of language in literature, and demonstrates how his books form part of a live and continuing tradition of storytelling that can trace its roots back through Grimm's Fairy Tales to the Elder Edda and Beowulf.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-139780261104013
eBay Product ID (ePID)91254261
Product Key Features
Book TitleJ. R. R. Tolkien: Author of the Century
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicLiterature
GenreBiographies & True Stories
AuthorTom Shippey
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight262 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorTom Shippey