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"The new edition of the definitive academic companion to Tolkien's life and literature A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien provides readers with an in-depth examination of the author's life and works, covering Tolkien's fiction and mythology, his academic writing, and his continuing impact on contemporary literature and culture. Presenting forty-one essays by a panel of leading scholars, the Companion analyzes prevailing themes found in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, posthumous publications such as The Silmarillion and The Fall of Arthur, lesser-known fiction and poetry, literary essays, and more. This second edition of the Companion remains the most complete and up-to-date resource of its kind, encompassing new Tolkien publications, original scholarship, The Hobbit film adaptations, and the biographical drama Tolkien. Five entirely new essays discuss the history of fantasy literature, the influence of classical mythology on Tolkien, folklore and fairytales, diversity, and Tolkien fandom. This Companion also: Explores Tolkien's impact on art, film, music, gaming, and later generations of fantasy fiction writers; Discusses themes such as mythmaking, medieval languages, nature, war, religion, and the defeat of evil; Presents a detailed overview of Tolkien's legendarium, including Middle-earth mythology and invented languages and writing systems; Includes a brief chronology of Tolkien's works and life, further reading suggestions, and end-of-chapter bibliographies. A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien, Second Edition is essential reading for anyone formally studying or teaching Tolkien in academic settings, and an invaluable resource for general readers with interest in Tolkien's works or fans of the films wanting to discover more."--
Frontmatter -- Life. A Brief Biography / John Garth -- The Academic. Academic Writings / Thomas Honegger -- Tolkien as Editor / Tom Shippey -- Manuscripts / Stuart D Lee -- The Legendarium. Myth-making, Sub-creation, and World-building / Carl Phelpstead -- Middle-earth Mythology / Leslie A Donovan -- The Silmarillion / Gergely Nagy -- The Hobbit / John D Rateliff -- The Lord of the Rings / John R Holmes -- Unfinished Tales and the History of Middle-earth / Elizabeth A Whittingham -- The Lost Road and The Notion Club Papers / Verlyn Flieger -- Poetry / Corey Olsen -- Minor Works / Maria Artamonova -- Invented Languages and Writing Systems / Arden R Smith -- Context. Fantasy / Edward James -- Classical Literature / Hamish Williams -- On Fairy-stories and Folktale Research / Juliette Wood -- Old English / Mark Atherton -- Middle English / Elizabeth Solopova -- Old Norse / Tom Birkett -- Finnish / Leena Kahlas-Tarkka -- Celtic / JS Lyman-Thomas -- The English Literary Tradition / Nick Groom -- Earlier Fantasy Fiction / Rachel Falconer -- The Inklings and Others / David Bratman -- Later Fantasy Fiction / Dimitra Fimi -- Periodizing Tolkien / Anna Vaninskaya -- Critical Approaches. The Critical Response to Tolkien's Fiction / Patrick Curry -- Style and Intertextual Echoes / Allan Turner -- The Hero's Journey / Anna Caughey -- Evil / Christopher Garbowski -- Nature / Liam Campbell -- Religion / Pat Pinsent -- War / Janet Brennan Croft -- Women / Adam Roberts -- Difference and Otherness / Christopher Vaccaro -- Art / Christopher Tuthill -- Music / Bradford Lee Eden -- Film Adaptations / Kristin Thompson -- Games / Péter Kristóf Makai -- Fandom / Cait Coker -- General Bibliography -- Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Blackwell companions to literature and culture