Synopses & Reviews
J.R.R. Tolkien is the father of modern fantasy. He created characters and a world so rich with detailsand#151;and so uniqueand#151;that it warranted a whole new vocabulary along with it. His creation of language is not surprising, considering his first civilian job following his service during World War I was working on the Oxford English Dictionary. Inside, youand#8217;ll find a chronology of Tolkienand#8217;s life, along with a short biography and an explanation of his writings. Then flip through the dictionary to discover terms like Aglarond, the great caverns beneath Helmand#8217;s Deep, or the Black Riders and the mystery surrounding themand#151;among many other terms. This companion serves as a terrific resource for all those in love with Middle Earth and its inhabitants.
Luxurious rich brown flexibound cover.
Perfect for Tolkien fans, linguists, or anyone prone to fantasy.
Tolkien: A Dictionary is a beautiful addition to any home library, and makes a great conversation piece.
Synopsis
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J.R.R. Tolkien is the father of modern fantasy. He created characters and a world so rich with details--and so unique--that it warranted a whole new vocabulary along with it. His creation of language is not surprising, considering his first civilian job following his service during World War I was working on the Oxford English Dictionary as his. Inside, you'll find a chronology of Tolkien's life, along with a short biography and an explanation of his writings. Then flip through the dictionary to discover terms like Aglarond, the great caverns beneath Helm's Deep, or the Black Riders and the mystery surrounding them--among many other terms. This companion serves as a terrific resource for all those in love with Middle Earth and its inhabitants.
* Luxurious rich brown flexibound cover.
* Perfect for Tolkien fans, linguists, or anyone prone to fantasy.
A Dictionary of Tolkien is a beautiful addition to any home library, and makes a great conversation piece.
This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Synopsis
Dive into the fantastical world and vocabulary of J. R. R. Tolkien with this beautiful flexibound edition. J.R.R. Tolkien created characters and a world so rich with details--and so unique--that they warranted a whole new vocabulary to go with them. On these pages, you'll find a chronology of Tolkien's life, along with a short biography and an explanation of his writings. Then you can flip through the dictionary to discover terms like Aglarond (the great caverns beneath Helm's Deep) or the Black Riders and the mystery surrounding them, among many others. This volume, as featured on The Late Show with Steven Colbert, serves as a terrific resource for all those who love Middle Earth and its inhabitants. A Dictionary of Tolkien is a beautiful addition to any home library and makes a great conversation piece.
This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
About the Author
David Day is the author of five major books on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, including Guide to Tolkienand#8217;s World: A Bestiary and A Guide to Tolkien. Together with Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, these books have been translated into 16 languages, and have sold in excess of two million copies. A Canadian living in Toronto, Day has also published over thirty other books of mythology, history, fantasy, fiction, and poetry, for both adults and children.