The World of Tolkien: Mythological Sources of The Lord of the Rings - Hardcover

Day, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0785830162 ISBN 13: 9780785830160

Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2013

Synopsis

The World of Tolkien reveals the vast array of mythological, historical, literary, linguistic, and creative sources that the writer drew upon to create his absorbing, ever popular world.  This is a comprehensive guide to uncovering the "real world" inspiration behind the gods and Demi gods, races of men, elves and dwarves, wizards and hobbits, creatures and monsters, cities, geography, battles, and major events in the history of Middle-earth.  Stunningly illustrated with 100 color and black and white illustrations, this is essential reading for Tolkien enthusiasts of all generations.

About this title

About the Author:

David Day is the author of five major books on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, including A Tolkien Bestiary, The A to Z of Tolkien, Tolkien's Ring, and The Hobbit  Companion.  Together with Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, these books have been translated in to 16 languages, and have sold in excess of one million copies.  A Canadian living in Great Britain, David Day has also published over thirty other books of mythology, history, fantasy, fiction, and poetry, for both adults and children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0785830162
• ISBN 13: 9780785830160
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 184