J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (Modern Critical Interpretations) - Hardcover

Tolkien, J. R. R.; Bloom, Harold

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0791056651 ISBN 13: 9780791056653

Publisher: Chelsea House Pub, 1999

Synopsis

A critical examination of Tolkien's epic fantasy discusses its appeal as contemporary mythology as well as some of its literary flaws.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 10 Up-Nine critics and scholars give various interpretive evaluations of the classic fantasy trilogy. Bloom honestly admits that he didn't enjoy the books, but many of the writers whose work is excerpted here do not share his views. Each author evaluates the Tolkien novels using different criteria, some discussing their appeal, some their literary merit. Each essay is well defined and laboriously researched, and each opinion is defended within its context. The credentials of the authors are available for perusal. The book is a useful tool for students needing to examine the themes and context of Tolkien's work.

Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJ

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Review:

"Students preparing research papers and students boning up for class will reach eagerly for these well-designed additions to accessible literary criticism..."

"Each attractive volume presents recent essays by noted critics who examine in detail aspects of a single literary work...Highly recommended for academic collections."

About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0791056651
• ISBN 13: 9780791056653
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 150