Perilous and fair : women in the works and life of J. R. R. Tolkien /

Includes seven classic articles as well as seven new examinations of women in Tolkien's works and life bringing together not only perspectives on Tolkien's most commonly discussed female characters -- Éowyn, Galadriel, and Lúthien -- but also on less studies figures such as Nienna, Yavanna...

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Corporate Author:	Wheaton College (Ill.). Marion E. Wade Center
Other Authors:	Croft, Janet Brennan (Editor), Donovan, Leslie A., 1957- (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Altadena, CA : Mythopoeic Press, 2015.
Subjects:	Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Characters > Women. Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Criticism and interpretation. Women in literature.

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Summary:	Includes seven classic articles as well as seven new examinations of women in Tolkien's works and life bringing together not only perspectives on Tolkien's most commonly discussed female characters -- Éowyn, Galadriel, and Lúthien -- but also on less studies figures such as Nienna, Yavanna, Shelob, and Arwen.
Physical Description:	349 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781887726016 1887726012