The Evolution of Tolkien's Mythology

The Evolution of Tolkien's Mythology
Author: Elizabeth A. Whittingham
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2017-06-30
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1476611742
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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.

The Hobbit and Tolkien's Mythology

The Hobbit and Tolkien's Mythology
Author: Bradford Lee Eden
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2014-09-24
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1476617953
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At the 2013 "Celebrating The Hobbit" conference at Valparaiso University--marking the 75th anniversary of the book's publication and the first installment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit movies--two plenary papers were presented: "Anchoring the Myth: The Impact of The Hobbit on Tolkien's Legendarium" by John D. Rateliff provided numerous examples of The Hobbit's influence on Tolkien's legendarium; and "Tolkien's French Connections" by Verlyn Flieger discussed French influences on the development of Bilbo Baggins and his adventures. In discussions with the plenary speakers and other presenters, it became apparent that a book focusing on how The Hobbit influenced the subsequent development of Tolkien's legendarium was sorely needed. This collection of 15 previously unpublished essays fills that need. With Rateliff's and Flieger's papers included, the book presents two chapters on the Evolution of the Dwarven Race, two chapters on Durin's Day examining the Dwarven lunar calendar, and 11 chapters on themes exploring various topics on influences and revisions between The Hobbit and Tolkien's legendarium.

The Mythology of Middle-earth

The Mythology of Middle-earth
Author: Ruth S. Noel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1977
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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Examines the relationship of Tolkien's Middle-earth mythology to the legends and myths of many cultures.

Tolkien's Legendarium

Tolkien's Legendarium
Author: Verlyn Flieger
Publisher: Praeger
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0313305307
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Offers an insight into Tolkien's process of myth-making. The essays explore a wide range of topics related to "The History of Middle-Earth", including discussions of Tolkien's languages, the evolution of his vision over time, and the shifting importance of central characters.

Tolkien and the Invention of Myth: A Reader

Tolkien and the Invention of Myth: A Reader
Author: Jane Chance
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2005
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780813129631
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[In this book, the] essays illuminate the crucial episodes, characters, style, language, and concpets central to Tolkien's complex world.-Dust jacket.

An Encyclopedia of Tolkien

An Encyclopedia of Tolkien
Author: David Day
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1645170098
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List of illustrations -- Introduction -- A dictionary of sources -- Charts -- Battles -- Three primary ring legends -- Tolkien's ring -- Index of sources -- Index.

Tolkien, Race and Cultural History

Tolkien, Race and Cultural History
Author: Dimitra Fimi
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2009
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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Fimi explores the evolution of Tolkien's mythology throughout his lifetime by examining how it changed as a result of his life story and contemporary cultural and intellectual history. This new approach and scope brings to light neglected aspects of Tolkien's imaginative vision and contextualizes his fiction.

Interrupted Music

Interrupted Music
Author: Verlyn Flieger
Publisher: Kent State University Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2005
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780873388245
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Tolkien made a continuous effort over several years to construct a comprehensive mythology, to include not only the stories themselves but also the storytellers, scribes, and bards who were the offspring of his thought. In Interrupted Music Flieger attempts to illuminate the structure of Tolkien's work, allowing the reader to appreciate its broad, overarching design and its careful, painstaking construction. --from publisher description.

J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth

J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth
Author: Bradley J. Birzer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2023-08-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1684515351
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With a new introduction by the author Peter Jackson's film version of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy - and the accompanying Rings-related paraphernalia and publicity - has played a unique role in the disemmination of Tolkien's imaginative creation to the masses. Yet, for most readers and viewers, the underlying meaning of Middle-earth has remained obscure. Bradley Birzer has remedied that with this fresh study. In J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-earth, Birzer reveals the surprisingly specific religious symbolism that permeates Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. He also explores the social and political views that motivated the Oxford don, ultimately situating Tolkien within the Christian humanist tradition represented by Thomas More and T.S. Eliot, Dante and C.S. Lewis. Birzer argues that through the genre of myth Tolkien created a world that is essentially truer than the one we think we see around us everyday, a world that transcends the colorless disenchantment of our postmodern age.

The Battles of Tolkien

The Battles of Tolkien
Author: David Day
Publisher: Pyramid
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2016-10-20
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0753732297
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Tolkien's works are punctuated by dramatic and explosive battles. Men versus Orcs, Elves versus Sauron, Goblins versus Dwarves - the history of Middle-earth has seen some of the greatest characters pitted against each other time and time again. From the iconic battle of Helm's Deep to the Destruction of Isengard, The Battles of Tolkien analyzes each battle in depth, with clear maps showing the lay of the land, and exactly how and where the armies attacked. This is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien's works and wants to explore the wars within them.