Synopses & Reviews
<FONT face=Arial size=2><br/><P align=left>J.R.R. Tolkien's <EM>The Lord of the Rings</EM> is one of the most popular books of the twentieth century and the recent film adaptations have made box office records. This book provides a comprehensive critical and theoretical analysis of both the book and films. Beginning with an introduction to the critical history of Tolkien's work, the book offers different ways of reading the works through key critical approaches like philosophical, postcolonial and gender criticism. Chapters focus on core topics and concepts such as time, home, the gothic, the concept of the ring, women, homosexuality and show how focusing on these questions can enable different readings of the novels and films. The final section looks at the continuing influence of Tolkien's work on fantasy fiction and in contemporary game and electronic narratives. </P></FONT>>
Synopsis
An up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of both the book and film trilogies.
Synopsis
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is one of the most popular books of the twentieth century and the recent film adaptations have made box office records. This book provides a comprehensive critical and theoretical analysis of both the book and films. Beginning with an introduction to the critical history of Tolkien's work, the book offers different ways of reading the works through key critical approaches like philosophical, postcolonial and gender criticism. Chapters focus on core topics and concepts such as time, home, the gothic, the concept of the ring, women, homosexuality and show how focusing on these questions can enable different readings of the novels and films. The final section looks at the continuing influence of Tolkien's work on fantasy fiction and in contemporary game and electronic narratives.
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is one of the most popular books of the twentieth century and the recent film adaptations have made box office records. This book provides a comprehensive critical and theoretical analysis of both the book and films. Beginning with an introduction to the critical history of Tolkien's work, the book offers different ways of reading the works through key critical approaches like philosophical, postcolonial and gender criticism. Chapters focus on core topics and concepts such as time, home, the gothic, the concept of the ring, women, homosexuality and show how focusing on these questions can enable different readings of the novels and films. The final section looks at the continuing influence of Tolkien's work on fantasy fiction and in contemporary game and electronic narratives.
Synopsis
<FONT face=Arial size=2><br/><P align=left>J.R.R. Tolkien's <EM>The Lord of the Rings</EM> is one of the most popular books of the twentieth century and the recent film adaptations have made box office records. This book provides a comprehensive critical and theoretical analysis of both the book and films. Beginning with an introduction to the critical history of Tolkien's work, the book offers different ways of reading the works through key critical approaches like philosophical, postcolonial and gender criticism. Chapters focus on core topics and concepts such as time, home, the gothic, the concept of the ring, women, homosexuality and show how focusing on these questions can enable different readings of the novels and films. The final section looks at the continuing influence of Tolkien's work on fantasy fiction and in contemporary game and electronic narratives. </P></FONT>>
Table of Contents
Introduction; Robert Eaglestone PART I: CONTEXT AND CRITICISM1. Towards a Better Tolkien criticism; Michael D. C. Drout, Wheaton College, Norton, MA2. Time; Barry Langford, Royal Holloway, University of London3. Gothic Echoes; Sue Zlosnik, Manchester Metropolitan University4.The One Ring; Adam Roberts, Royal Holloway, University of LondonPART II: SPACE, PLACE AND COMMUNITY5. Invisibility; Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London6. Home; Simon Malpas, Edinburgh UniversityPART III: GENDER, SEXUALITY AND CLASS7. Women; Jennifer Neville, Royal Holloway, University of London8. Masculinity; Holly A Crocker, University of South Carolina9. Homoeroticism; Esther Saxey, University of Sussex10. Service; Scott Kleinman, California State University, NorthridgeTOLKIEN'S FUTURES11. Games; Barry Atkins, Manchester Metropolitan University12. In the tradition...; Roz KaveneyBibliographyIndex