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Language
English
Description
"The Hobbit is one of the most widely read and best-loved books of the twentieth century. In December 2012, millions will be introduced or reintroduced to J.R.R. Tolkien's classic with the arrival of the first of two film adaptations by acclaimed director Peter Jackson. Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" is a fun, thoughtful, and insightful companion volume, designed to bring a thorough and original new reading of this great work to a general...
Author
Series
(John Ronald Reuel),Lord of the rings volume pt. 3
(John Ronald Reuel),Lord of the rings volume 3
Lord of the Rings volume part 3
(John Ronald Reuel),Lord of the rings volume 3
Lord of the Rings volume part 3
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and takes part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by Orcs, escape into Fangorn Forest and there encounter the Ents. Gandalf has miraculously returned and defeated...
Author
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
vii, 232 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"The work of J.R.R. Tolkien has had a effect on contemporary fiction and filmmaking. Often disparaged by critics, Tolkien's fiction created a market for the "fantasy trilogy" and his academic work represents an innovative contribution to the field of philology. This book describes how Tolkien's imaginative landscape continues to entertain and inspire, drawing new generations to Middle-earth"--
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
193 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Written by internationally regarded Tolkien scholar, Devin Brown, this approachable, witty, and highly entertaining book offers up fresh perspectives to fans of The Hobbit, both the book and the film adaptation, especially the often overlooked Christian elements of the story.
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
xiii, 337 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines the real-world influences that shaped J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novels The hobbit and The lord of the rings.
Tolkien expert Christopher Snyder presents the most in-depth exploration yet of Tolkien's source materials for Middle-earth-from the languages, poetry, and mythology of medieval Europe and ancient Greece to the halls of Oxford and the battlefields of World War I.
Author
Series
History of Middle-Earth volume 6
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
The Return of the Shadow chronicles the outlines, revisions, character developments, and early drafts of The Fellowship of the Ring.
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