The mismeasure of orcs : a critical reassessment of Tolkien's demonized creatures /

"Despite its well-earned reputation as the richest world in fantasy, there exists a notable, troubling problem in Tolkien's legendarium: the existence of a sentient, rational being for whom no sympathy or moral feeling is ever shown. Examining the origin stories of the orc, which changed o...

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Main Author:	Tally, Robert T., Jr (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2025]
Subjects:	Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Criticism and interpretation. Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Characters. LITERARY CRITICISM / Science Fiction & Fantasy. Literary criticism. Critiques littéraires.

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