Greg Harvey
The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies
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Demystifies key players, their relationships, and their motivations Understand the mythology, characters, and themes of Middle-earth Don't know Gollum from Gandalf? This plain-English guide helps you make sense of the creatures, language, geography, and richly detailed history of the fascinating world of Middle-earth. From the Shire to Mount Doom, from the hobbits to the Ringwraiths, you'll discover the varied sources and inspirations behind Tolkien's stories and comprehend the meanings that lie beneath the surface. Discover: The differences between the books and the movies The historical background of Middle-earth The origins of Tolkien's m…
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Demystifies key players, their relationships, and their motivations Understand the mythology, characters, and themes of Middle-earth Don't know Gollum from Gandalf? This plain-English guide helps you make sense of the creatures, language, geography, and richly detailed history of the fascinating world of Middle-earth. From the Shire to Mount Doom, from the hobbits to the Ringwraiths, you'll discover the varied sources and inspirations behind Tolkien's stories and comprehend the meanings that lie beneath the surface. Discover: The differences between the books and the movies The historical background of Middle-earth The origins of Tolkien's mythology in European folklore Middle-earth's diverse languages Why the Elves were Tolkien's favorites The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English Get in, get out information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-1-118-06898-4
- EAN: 9781118068984
- Produktnummer: 13896424
- Verlag: Wiley
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
- Seitenangabe: 360 S.
- Plattform: EPUB
- Masse: 4'419 KB
Über den Autor
Greg Harvey is a language scholar who has traced the roots of Tolkien's work in European folklore and pre-Christian religious beliefs. He has studied 12 languages, including Elvish, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon.
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