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Highlights
- The work of J.R.R. Tolkien has had a profound effect on contemporary fiction and filmmaking.
- About the Author: E.L. Risden, emeritus professor of English at St. Norbert College, lives in De Pere, Wisconsin, where he continues to write literary and movie scholarship, speculative fiction, and occasional poetry.
- 240 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Science Fiction + Fantasy
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About the Book
The work of J.R.R. Tolkien has had a profound effect on contemporary fiction and filmmaking. Often disparaged by critics, Tolkien's fiction created a market for the "fantasy trilogy" and his academic work represents an innovative contribution to the field of philology. In the 20th century, his fiction bridged the gap between "learned" and "popular" readerships. Today the fantasy genre continues to grow--even as publishers cut back on creative fiction--moving energetically into film, gaming and online fan fiction. This book describes how Tolkien's imaginative landscape continues to entertain and inspire, drawing new generations to Middle-earth.Book Synopsis
The work of J.R.R. Tolkien has had a profound effect on contemporary fiction and filmmaking. Often disparaged by critics, Tolkien's fiction created a market for the "fantasy trilogy" and his academic work represents an innovative contribution to the field of philology. In the 20th century, his fiction bridged the gap between "learned" and "popular" readerships. Today the fantasy genre continues to grow--even as publishers cut back on creative fiction--moving energetically into film, gaming and online fan fiction. This book describes how Tolkien's imaginative landscape continues to entertain and inspire, drawing new generations to Middle-earth.
Review Quotes
"Highly recommended"-Choice; "there are many great nuggets of insight into Tolkien's themes and techniques to be found here, and much else of great value besides"-Magonia; "this is a book which it is easy to commend...it is full of gems"-Journal of Tolkien Research.
About the Author
E.L. Risden, emeritus professor of English at St. Norbert College, lives in De Pere, Wisconsin, where he continues to write literary and movie scholarship, speculative fiction, and occasional poetry.Dimensions (Overall): 8.86 Inches (H) x 6.46 Inches (W) x .49 Inches (D)
Weight: .78 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Science Fiction + Fantasy
Genre: Literary Criticism
Number of Pages: 240
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: E L Risden
Language: English
Street Date: March 18, 2015
TCIN: 1002478412
UPC: 9780786498659
Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-5927
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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