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

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

ISBN 10: 0791056651 / ISBN 13: 9780791056653

Published by Chelsea House Pub, 1999

About this Item

First Printing with full number line 1-10. Some underlining and margin notes inside (see photo 3 for example). Dust jacket has some shelf wear. See photos.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1719760796241

Bibliographic Details

• Title: J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (Modern Critical Interpretations)
• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791056651
• ISBN 13: 9780791056653
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy
  • Reference and Literary Criticism

About this title

Synopsis

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

Reviews

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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