Tweaking things a little : essays on the epic fantasy of J.R.R. Tolkien & G.R.R. Martin /

World-building, name-finding, language-crafting, the flaws in chivalric practice and the ethics (Machiavellian and otherwise) that produce the moral complexities of Middle-earth and the Known World are thus the topics that Tweaking Things a Little considers. The modest title belies what lies within...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Honegger, Thomas (Author, Publishing director)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Zurich : Walking Tree Publishers, [2023].
Series:	Cormarë series ; 50.
Subjects:	Fantasy fiction > History and criticism. Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Criticism and interpretation. Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973. > Hobbit. Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973. > Lord of the rings. Martin, George R. R. > Criticism and interpretation. Martin, George R. R. > Song of ice and fire. Martin, George R. R. > Game of thrones. Fantasy in literature. Epic literature > History and criticism. Middle Earth (Imaginary place)

Table of Contents:

Foreword / by Carolyne Larrington
Worldbuilding, icebergs, depth, and enchantment
Names, onomastics, and onomaturgy
Languages
Riders, chivalry, and knighthood
Ethics.