Tolkien and the Sea : Peter Roe Series VII

Shaun Gunner

ISBN 10: 1913387550 / ISBN 13: 9781913387556

Published by Luna Press Publishing, 2021

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In many stories, myths and legends, the sea can be a beautiful and peaceful expanse of water, a dangerous and ferocious obstacle to be overcome, or a threat waiting to be unleashed. In Tolkien's works this is no exception.This book explores the theme of the sea in Tolkien's works, and understanding what Tolkien was trying to achieve in his writings, and perhaps what was motivating him to do so. This diverse collection of five article will encourage readers to reflect on their own understanding of how Tolkien makes use of the sea.First published in 1999, this book is published under the auspices of the Tolkien Society's Peter Roe Memorial Fund, and features a collection of five papers delivered at the George Hotel in Colchester, on the 15th June 1996.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tolkien and the Sea : Peter Roe Series VII
• Publisher: Luna Press Publishing
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1913387550
• ISBN 13: 9781913387556
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 178W x 127H x 7D millimeters 178 millimeters width by 127 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 114 grams

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Synopsis

In many stories, myths and legends, the sea can be a beautiful and peaceful expanse of water, a dangerous and ferocious obstacle to be overcome, or a threat waiting to be unleashed. In Tolkien's works this is no exception.

This book explores the theme of the sea in Tolkien's works, and understanding what Tolkien was trying to achieve in his writings, and perhaps what was motivating him to do so. This diverse collection of five article will encourage readers to reflect on their own understanding of how Tolkien makes use of the sea.

First published in 1999, this book is published under the auspices of the Tolkien Society's Peter Roe Memorial Fund, and features a collection of five papers delivered at the George Hotel in Colchester, on the 15th June 1996.