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John Buntin: IMG Notes from the (Bibliographic) Underground

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Road To Middle-earth: How J. R. R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology (UK Edition)

by T.a. Shippey

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A study of the influences and creative forces behind Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord Of The Rings", discussing how he created these timeless, bestselling pieces which have spawned an entire genre.

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This text looks at the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, examining the background to his works in terms of the poetry of language and myth. The works covered include "The Silmarillion", "Unfinished Tales" and "The Lord of the Rings".
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ISBN:
9780261102750
Author:
Shippey, T.a.
Publisher:
Libri
Location:
London
Subject:
Fantasy literature, English
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Middle Earth
Edition Number:
New ed.
Series Volume:
SWR 87-3
Publication Date:
1992
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MASS MARKET
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xvi, 337 p.
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