Tolkien And The Classical World
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Tolkien And The Classical World
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Author : Hamish Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-01-16
Tolkien And The Classical World written by Hamish Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-16 with Literary Criticism categories.
While scholars have often cited the influence of medieval texts and society on J.R.R. Tolkien's seminal fantasy creations, the role of the classical world - the literature and thought of ancient Greece and Rome - has received far less attention. This volume of essays explores various ways in which Tolkien's literary creations were shaped by classical epic, myth, poetry, history, philosophy, drama, and language. In making such connections, the contributors to this volume are interested not simply in source-hunting but in how a reception of the classical world can shape the meaning we derive from Tolkien's masterworks. The contributions to this volume by Philip Burton, Lukasz Neubauer, Giuseppe Pezzini, Benjamin Eldon Stevens, Graham Shipley, and several other scholars should pave the way for further discussions between classical studies and fantasy studies.
J R R Tolkien S Utopianism And The Classics
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Author : Hamish Williams
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2023-02-09
J R R Tolkien S Utopianism And The Classics written by Hamish Williams and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-09 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book opens up new perspectives on the English fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien, arguing that he was an influential thinker of utopianism in 20th-century fiction and that his scrutiny of utopias can be assessed through his dialogue with antiquity. Tolkien's engagement with the ancient world often reflects an interest in retrotopianism: his fictional places – cities, forests, homes – draw on a rich (post-)classical narrative imagination of similar spaces. Importantly for Tolkien, such narratives entail 'eutopian' thought experiments: the decline and fall of distinctly 'classical' communities provide an utopian blueprint for future political restorations; the home as oikos becomes a space where an ideal ethical reciprocity between host and guest can be sought; the 'ancient forest' is an ambiguous, unsettling site where characters can experience necessary forms of awakening. From these perspectives, tokens of Platonic moderation, Augustan restoration, Homeric xenophilia, and the Ovidian material sublime are evident in Tolkien's writing. Likewise, his retrotopianism also always entails a rewriting of ancient narratives in post-classical and modern terms. This study then explores how Tolkien's use of the classical past can help us to align classical and utopian studies, and thus to reflect on the ranges and limits of utopianism in classical literature and thought.
J R R Tolkien S Utopianism And The Classics
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Author : Hamish Williams
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2023-02-09
J R R Tolkien S Utopianism And The Classics written by Hamish Williams and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-09 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book opens up new perspectives on the English fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien, arguing that he was an influential thinker of utopianism in 20th-century fiction and that his scrutiny of utopias can be assessed through his dialogue with antiquity. Tolkien's engagement with the ancient world often reflects an interest in retrotopianism: his fictional places – cities, forests, homes – draw on a rich (post-)classical narrative imagination of similar spaces. Importantly for Tolkien, such narratives entail 'eutopian' thought experiments: the decline and fall of distinctly 'classical' communities provide an utopian blueprint for future political restorations; the home as oikos becomes a space where an ideal ethical reciprocity between host and guest can be sought; the 'ancient forest' is an ambiguous, unsettling site where characters can experience necessary forms of awakening. From these perspectives, tokens of Platonic moderation, Augustan restoration, Homeric xenophilia, and the Ovidian material sublime are evident in Tolkien's writing. Likewise, his retrotopianism also always entails a rewriting of ancient narratives in post-classical and modern terms. This study then explores how Tolkien's use of the classical past can help us to align classical and utopian studies, and thus to reflect on the ranges and limits of utopianism in classical literature and thought.
An Encyclopedia Of Tolkien
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Author : David Day
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2019-10-08
An Encyclopedia Of Tolkien written by David Day and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-08 with Fiction categories.
List of illustrations -- Introduction -- A dictionary of sources -- Charts -- Battles -- Three primary ring legends -- Tolkien's ring -- Index of sources -- Index.
Tolkien S World
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Author : Randel Helms
language : en
Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin
Release Date : 1974
Tolkien S World written by Randel Helms and has been published by Boston : Houghton Mifflin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Literary Criticism categories.
Discusses Tolkien's minor prose, The Hobbit, The lord of the rings trilogy, and The adventures of Tom Bombadil.
The Making Of Middle Earth
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Author : Christopher A. Snyder
language : en
Publisher: Union Square & Company
Release Date : 2022-08-02
The Making Of Middle Earth written by Christopher A. Snyder and has been published by Union Square & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-02 with Literary Criticism categories.
This volume is perhaps the most in-depth exploration ever undertaken of Tolkien's world. Accessible but authoritative, and fully illustrated, it is now being reissued with a stunning new cover treatment and updated commentary on new books, films, games, and shows. This book, originally published in 2013 and richly illustrated with photographs and artwork , was the first to connect all the threads of influence on Tolkien that infused his creation of Middle-earth--from the languages, poetry, and mythology of medieval Europe and ancient Greece and Rome to the halls of Oxford and the battlefields of World War I. Snyder examines the impact of these works on our modern culture, from 1960s counterculture to fantasy publishing, gaming, music, and beyond. The reissue has a gorgeous, updated cover design with a custom illustration on foil-stamped faux cloth and additional pages of material covering new developments.
The Science Of Middle Earth
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Author : Roland Lehoucq
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-04-06
The Science Of Middle Earth written by Roland Lehoucq and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-06 with Fiction categories.
The surprising and illuminating look at how Tolkien's love of science and natural history shaped the creation of his Middle Earth, from its flora and fauna to its landscapes. The world J.R.R. Tolkien created is one of the most beloved in all of literature, and continues to capture hearts and imaginations around the world. From Oxford to ComiCon, the Middle Earth is analyzed and interpreted through a multitude of perspectives. But one essential facet of Tolkien and his Middle Earth has been overlooked: science. This great writer, creator of worlds and unforgettable character, and inventor of language was also a scientific autodidact, with an innate interest and grasp of botany, paleontologist and geologist, with additional passions for archeology and chemistry. Tolkien was an acute observer of flora and fauna and mined the minds of his scientific friends about ocean currents and volcanoes. It is these layers science that give his imaginary universe—and the creatures and characters that inhabit it—such concreteness. Within this gorgeously illustrated edition, a range of scientists—from astrophysicists to physicians, botanists to volcanologists—explore Tolkien’s novels, poems, and letters to reveal their fascinating scientific roots. A rewarding combination of literary exploration and scientific discovery, The Science of Middle Earth reveals the hidden meaning of the Ring’s corruption, why Hobbits have big feet, the origins of the Dwarves, the animals which inspired the dragons, and even whether or not an Ent is possible. Enhanced by superb original drawings, this transportive work will delight both Tolkien fans and science lovers and inspire us to view both Middle Earth—and our own world—with fresh eyes.
The Illustrated World Of Tolkien
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Author : David Day
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2019-11-19
The Illustrated World Of Tolkien written by David Day and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-19 with Fiction categories.
In the Beginning -- Peoples Races and Kingdoms -- Beasts and Dragons -- Lands Seas and Skies -- Sanctuaries Castles and Fortresses -- Battles Wars and Warriors -- The Illustrators.
Tolkien And The Classics
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Author : Roberto Arduini
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-06-14
Tolkien And The Classics written by Roberto Arduini and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-14 with Literary Criticism categories.
The origins of this collection are twofold. First, the awareness of the importance of making scholars and critics realize how much J.R.R. Tolkien is a great literary classic, comparable to those already accepted as 'canonical'. Second, to offer a publication that could be made use of by students and teachers of secondary schools / universities.
The Evolution Of Tolkien S Mythology
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Author : Elizabeth A. Whittingham
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-06-30
The Evolution Of Tolkien S Mythology written by Elizabeth A. Whittingham and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-30 with Literary Criticism categories.
The History of Middle-earth traces the evolution of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary world, stories, and characters from their earliest written forms to the final revisions Tolkien penned shortly before his death in 1973. Published posthumously by Tolkien's son Christopher, the extensively detailed 12-volume work allows readers to follow the development of the texts that eventually became Tolkien's immensely popular The Hobbit, The Lord of The Rings, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales. This work provides a thorough study of Tolkien's life and influences through an analysis of The History of Middle-earth. The work begins with a brief biography and an analysis of the major influences in Tolkien's life. Following chapters deal with elements common to Tolkien's popular works, including the cosmogony, theogony, cosmology, metaphysics, and eschatology of Middle-earth. The study also reviews some of the myths with which Tolkien was most familiar--Greek, Roman, Finnish, and Norse--and reveals the often overlapping relationship between mythology, biblical stories, and Tolkien's popular works.