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Tolkien and the Modernists

Theresa Freda Nicolay

Author : Theresa Freda Nicolay
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476617206

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Tolkien and the Modernists by Theresa Freda Nicolay Pdf

The Lord of the Rings rarely makes an appearance in college courses that aim to examine modern British and American literature. Only in recent years have the fantasies of J.R.R. Tolkien and his friend, C.S. Lewis, made their way into college syllabi alongside T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land or F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. This volume aims to situate Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings within the literary period whose sensibility grew out of the 19th-century rise of secularism and industrialism, which culminated in the cataclysm of world war. During a pivotal moment in the history of Western culture, both Tolkien and his contemporaries--the literary modernists--engaged with the past in order to make sense of the present world, especially in the wake of World War I. While Tolkien and the modernists share many of the same concerns, their responses to the crisis of modernity are often antithetical. While the work of the modernists emphasizes alienation and despair, Tolkien's work underscores the value of fellowship and hope.

The Loss and the Silence

Margaret Hiley,Thomas Honegger

Author : Margaret Hiley,Thomas Honegger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Comparative literature
ISBN : 390570319X

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The Loss and the Silence by Margaret Hiley,Thomas Honegger Pdf

"This monograph represents the first full-length study to draw explicit and in-depth comparisons between the Inklings and writers such as T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, and David Jones among others. An examination of both thematic and structural concerns reveals a number of shared issues that go beyond mere responses to the cataclysmic events of the first half of the twentieth century. Myth as theme and structuring device, world-building as an attempt to render the author's subjective reality objective and authoritative, writing as an (unsuccessful) attempt to overcome the nightmare of history, and language as both the paradoxical means of creation and the reason creation must fail : these concerns and tensions are central to the works of both Inklings and modernists. In establishing that the works of Lewis, Tolkien and Williams contain aspects that can be termed "modernist", this study also hopes to show that certain aspects of modernism might very well be termed "fantastic". --from back cover.

J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia

Michael D. C. Drout

Author : Michael D. C. Drout
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780415969420

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J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia by Michael D. C. Drout Pdf

A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field. Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J.R.R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements - including his translations of medieval texts - teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics: adaptations art and illustrations characters in Tolkien's work critical history and scholarship influence of Tolkien languages biography literary sources literature creatures and peoples of Middle-earth objects in Tolkien's work places in Tolkien's work reception of Tolkien medieval scholars scholarship by Tolkien medieval literature stylistic elements themes in Tolkien's works theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophers Tolkien's contemporary history and culture works of literature

Approaches to Teaching Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and Other Works

Leslie A. Donovan

Author : Leslie A. Donovan
Publisher : Modern Language Association
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781603292078

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Approaches to Teaching Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and Other Works by Leslie A. Donovan Pdf

A philologist and medieval scholar, J. R. R. Tolkien never intended to write immensely popular literature that would challenge traditional ideas about the nature of great literature and that was worthy of study in colleges across the world. He set out only to write a good story, the kind of story he and his friends would enjoy reading. In The Hobbit and in The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien created an entire world informed by his vast knowledge of mythology, languages, and medieval literature. In the 1960s, his books unexpectedly gained cult status with a new generation of young, countercultural readers. Today, the readership for Tolkien's absorbing secondary world--filled with monsters, magic, adventure, sacrifice, and heroism--continues to grow. Part 1 of this volume, "Materials," introduces instructors to the rich array of resources available for teaching Tolkien, including editions and criticism of his fiction and scholarship, historical material on his life and times, audiovisual materials, and film adaptations of his fiction. The essays in part 2, "Approaches," help instructors introduce students to critical debates around Tolkien's work, its sources, its influence, and its connection to ecology, religion, and science. Contributors draw on interdisciplinary approaches to outline strategies for teaching Tolkien in a wide variety of classroom contexts.

Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages

J. Chance,A. Siewers

Author : J. Chance,A. Siewers
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1403969736

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Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages by J. Chance,A. Siewers Pdf

J.R.R. Tolkien delved into the Middle Ages to create a critique of the modern world in his fantasy, yet did so in a form of modernist literature with postmodern implications and huge commercial success. These essays examine that paradox and its significance in understanding the intersection between traditionalist and counter-culture criticisms of the modern. The approach helps to explain the popularity of his works, the way in which they continue to be brought into dialogue with Twenty-First century issues, and their contested literary significance in the academy.

A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien

Stuart D. Lee

Author : Stuart D. Lee
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781119691440

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A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien by Stuart D. Lee Pdf

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.

Tolkien

B. Rosebury

Author : B. Rosebury
Publisher : Springer
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781349221332

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Tolkien by B. Rosebury Pdf

Few attempts have been made to arrive at a sober assessment of Tolkien's achievement as a literary artist, and even fewer to define a place for him in twentieth-century literature. This book is a comprehensive and discriminating introduction to Tolkien's work which also aims to redress these deficiencies in earlier criticism. Two chapters are devoted to The Lord of the Rings: a third explores the bewildering profusion of shorter works; the last considers the significance of Tolkien's life and career in the century of modernism.

How to Misunderstand Tolkien

Bruno Bacelli

Author : Bruno Bacelli
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476686943

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How to Misunderstand Tolkien by Bruno Bacelli Pdf

J.R.R. Tolkien is an author beloved by many, but people forget the hostile reception of his work from several literary critics, who despised (and some who continue to despise) him and his readers. Other intellectuals and critics have a more positive opinion of his work, but some read aspects of his books or his beliefs to fit their own agendas. Over the decades, scholars have claimed that Tolkien represents a myriad of (sometimes contradictory) political positions. Whether these scholars act out of disdain for Tolkien or from a simple misread of his works, the outcome is a muddled distortion of who Tolkien really was. This book peels back the discourse in an attempt to reveal the true nature of an author who so often defies categorization. Using all possible nuance, chapters explore the villains of Lord of the Rings, its female heroines and its moral compass, as well as its definitions of heroism and failure. This book hopes to provide a uniquely accurate and objective assessment of one of the most misunderstood writers of our time.

Representing Middle-earth

Robert T. Tally Jr.

Author : Robert T. Tally Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786470372

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Representing Middle-earth by Robert T. Tally Jr. Pdf

In such classic works as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, J. R. R. Tolkien depicts a vast, complex world-system. Tolkien's Middle-earth comes to life with intensely detailed historical, geographical, and multicultural content, which is presented through different poetic forms that combine elements of epic, romance, myth, history, and the modern novel. This book analyzes Tolkien's project, paying attention to narrative form and its relation to social contexts, while also exploring his broader philosophical conception of history and the role of individual and collective subjects within it. Tolkien's published and posthumous writings, the film adaptations, and recent scholarship are all examined to provide an enlarged and refined critical perspective of these major works. Drawing upon Marxist literary theory and criticism, Robert T. Tally Jr. calls into question traditional views of race, class, morality, escapism, and fantasy more generally. Through close readings mixed with theoretical speculation, Representing Middle-earth allows readers see Tolkien's world, as well as our own, in a new light.

Tolkien in the Twenty-First Century

Nick Groom

Author : Nick Groom
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781639365043

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Tolkien in the Twenty-First Century by Nick Groom Pdf

An original and thought-provoking reassessment of J. R. R. Tolkien’s world, revealing how his visionary creation of Middle-Earth is more relevant now than ever before. What is it about Middle-Earth and its inhabitants that has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world? And why does Tolkien's visionary creation continue to fascinate and inspire us eighty-five years after its first publication? Beginning with Tolkien's earliest influence—and drawing on key moments from his life, Tolkien in the Twenty-First Century is an engaging and vibrant reinterpretation of the beloved author's work. Not only does it trace the genesis and inspiration for the original books, but the narrative also explores the later film and literary adaptations that have cemented his reputation as a cultural phenomenon. Delving deep into topics such as friendship, failure, the environment, diversity, and Tolkien's place in a post-Covid age, Nick Groom takes us on an unexpected journey through Tolkien's world, revealing how it is more relevant now than perhaps Tolkien himself ever envisioned.

Tolkien, Self and Other

Jane Chance

Author : Jane Chance
Publisher : Springer
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781137398963

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Tolkien, Self and Other by Jane Chance Pdf

This book examines key points of J. R. R. Tolkien’s life and writing career in relation to his views on humanism and feminism, particularly his sympathy for and toleration of those who are different, deemed unimportant, or marginalized—namely, the Other. Jane Chance argues such empathy derived from a variety of causes ranging from the loss of his parents during his early life to a consciousness of the injustice and violence in both World Wars. As a result of his obligation to research and publish in his field and propelled by his sense of abjection and diminution of self, Tolkien concealed aspects of the personal in relatively consistent ways in his medieval adaptations, lectures, essays, and translations, many only recently published. These scholarly writings blend with and relate to his fictional writings in various ways depending on the moment at which he began teaching, translating, or editing a specific medieval work and, simultaneously, composing a specific poem, fantasy, or fairy-story. What Tolkien read and studied from the time before and during his college days at Exeter and continued researching until he died opens a door into understanding how he uniquely interpreted and repurposed the medieval in constructing fantasy.

A Study Guide (New Edition) for "The Lord of the Rings trilogy" (lit-to-film)"

Gale, Cengage

Author : Gale, Cengage
Publisher : Gale, Cengage
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780028665818

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A Study Guide (New Edition) for "The Lord of the Rings trilogy" (lit-to-film)" by Gale, Cengage Pdf

A Study Guide (New Edition) for "The Lord of the Rings trilogy" (lit-to-film), excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs."

Speculative Modernism

William Gillard,James Reitter,Robert Stauffer

Author : William Gillard,James Reitter,Robert Stauffer
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476683331

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Speculative Modernism by William Gillard,James Reitter,Robert Stauffer Pdf

Speculative modernists--that is, British and American writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror during the late 19th and early 20th centuries--successfully grappled with the same forces that would drive their better-known literary counterparts to existential despair. Building on the ideas of the 19th-century Gothic and utopian movements, these speculative writers anticipated literary Modernism and blazed alternative literary trails in science, religion, ecology and sociology. Such authors as H.G. Wells and H.P. Lovecraft gained widespread recognition--budding from them, other speculative authors published fascinating tales of individuals trapped in dystopias, of anti-society attitudes, post-apocalyptic worlds and the rapidly expanding knowledge of the limitless universe. This book documents the Gothic and utopian roots of speculative fiction and explores how these authors played a crucial role in shaping the culture of the new century with their darker, more evolved themes.

Reconsidering Tolkien

Thomas Honegger

Author : Thomas Honegger
Publisher : Walking Tree Pub
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 3905703009

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Reconsidering Tolkien by Thomas Honegger Pdf

The nine contributions to Reconsidering Tolkien approach Tolkien's work from a variety of theoretical viewpoints. Marion Gymnich, Eduardo Segura and Guillermo Peris discuss the importance of Language and languages for Tolkien's narrative work, while Thomas Honegger and Paul E. Kerry focus on the historical sources and the historicising framework respectively. The essays by Natasa Tucev and Jean-Christophe Dufau investigate the archetypal and mythic dimensions. Dirk Vanderbeke, then, takes a critical look at Tolkien's presentation of knowledge, and Martin Simonson discusses the influence of World War I and Tolkien's relationship with writers of 'high modernism'. Connie Veugen, finally, examines the adaptation of the figure of Aragorn in different media. The majority of the essays of this volume was presented at the ESSE (European Society for the Study of English) 7 session on 'Reconsidering Tolkien' held at Zaragoza in September 2004. The remaining contributions resulted from an additional call for papers and were selected for inclusion by the board of editors.

J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert E. Howard and the Birth of Modern Fantasy

Deke Parsons

Author : Deke Parsons
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476617497

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J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert E. Howard and the Birth of Modern Fantasy by Deke Parsons Pdf

The birth of modern fantasy in 1930s Britain and America saw the development of new literary and film genres. J.R.R. Tolkien created modern fantasy with The Lord of the Rings, set in a fictional world based upon his life in the early 20th century British Empire, and his love of language and medieval literature. In small-town Texas, Robert E. Howard pounded out his own fantasy realm in his Conan stories, published serially in the ephemeral pulp magazines he loved. Jerry Siegel created Superman with Joe Shuster, and laid the foundation for perhaps the most far-reaching fantasy worlds: the universe of DC and Marvel comics. The work of extraordinary people who lived in an extraordinary decade, this modern fantasy canon still provides source material for the most successful literary and film franchises of the 21st century. Modern fantasy speaks to the human experience and still shows its origins from the lives and times of its creators.

Tolkien And The Modernists

Tolkien and the Modernists by Theresa Freda Nicolay Pdf

The Loss and the Silence by Margaret Hiley,Thomas Honegger Pdf

J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia by Michael D. C. Drout Pdf

Approaches to Teaching Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and Other Works by Leslie A. Donovan Pdf

Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages by J. Chance,A. Siewers Pdf

A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien by Stuart D. Lee Pdf

Tolkien by B. Rosebury Pdf

How to Misunderstand Tolkien by Bruno Bacelli Pdf

Representing Middle-earth by Robert T. Tally Jr. Pdf

Tolkien in the Twenty-First Century by Nick Groom Pdf

Tolkien, Self and Other by Jane Chance Pdf

A Study Guide (New Edition) for "The Lord of the Rings trilogy" (lit-to-film)" by Gale, Cengage Pdf

Speculative Modernism by William Gillard,James Reitter,Robert Stauffer Pdf

Reconsidering Tolkien by Thomas Honegger Pdf

J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert E. Howard and the Birth of Modern Fantasy by Deke Parsons Pdf

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