Tolkien and the Study of His Sources (Paperback)

Jason Fisher

ISBN 10: 0786464828 / ISBN 13: 9780786464821

Published by McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC, 2011

About this Item

Paperback. Source criticism--analysis of a writer's source material--has emerged as one of the most popular approaches in exploring the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Since Tolkien drew from many disparate sources, an understanding of these sources, as well as how and why he incorporated them, can enhance readers' appreciation. This set of new essays by leading Tolkien scholars describes the theory and methodology for proper source criticism and provides practical demonstrations of the approach. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tolkien and the Study of His Sources (Paperback)
• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786464828
• ISBN 13: 9780786464821
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Source criticism--analysis of a writer's source material--has emerged as one of the most popular approaches in exploring the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Since Tolkien drew from many disparate sources, an understanding of these sources, as well as how and why he incorporated them, can enhance readers' appreciation. This set of new essays by leading Tolkien scholars describes the theory and methodology for proper source criticism and provides practical demonstrations of the approach.

About the Author

Jason Fisher is an independent scholar specializing in J.R.R. Tolkien, the Inklings, and Medieval Germanic philology. He is also the editor of Mythprint, the monthly publication of The Mythopoeic Society, and has written for Tolkien Studies, Mythlore, Beyond Bree, North Wind, Renaissance, and other publications.