Deep Roots in a Time of Frost

Patrick Curry

ISBN 10: 3905703335 / ISBN 13: 9783905703337

Published by Walking Tree Publishers, 2014

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In this collection of his published essays, Patrick Curry explores two themes in Tolkien's great work: enchantment, the Elves and Fa rie, and the natural world of Middle-earth. He considers their different effects on both readers and literary critics, and brings to light the deep connections between these two subjects, as well as between them and Tolkien's ultimate concern, 'Death and the desire for deathlessness.' Also illuminated, in contrast, is magic, as epitomised by the One Ring. Finally, he argues that the hobbits are exemplars of how to live in relation to enchantment: neither pursuing, nor avoiding, but honouring it.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Deep Roots in a Time of Frost
• Publisher: Walking Tree Publishers
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3905703335
• ISBN 13: 9783905703337
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

In this collection of his published essays, Patrick Curry explores two themes in Tolkien's great work: enchantment, the Elves and Faërie, and the natural world of Middle-earth. He considers their different effects on both readers and literary critics, and brings to light the deep connections between these two subjects, as well as between them and Tolkien's ultimate concern, 'Death and the desire for deathlessness.' Also illuminated, in contrast, is magic, as epitomised by the One Ring. Finally, he argues that the hobbits are exemplars of how to live in relation to enchantment: neither pursuing, nor avoiding, but honouring it.