Synopsis

“A literary detective work about Tolkien's inspiration and sources. Shows how The Lord of the Rings is the result of an ancient story-telling tradition that dates to the dawn of Western culture; and how, by drawing upon the world's primary myths and legends, Tolkien created his own mythology for the twentieth century.”

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David Day - 1994 - Catalogo

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A literary detective work about Tolkien's inspiration and sources. Shows how The Lord of the Rings is the result of an ancient story-telling tradition that dates to the dawn of Western culture; and how, by drawing upon the world's primary myths and legends, Tolkien created his own mythology for the twentieth century.

Detalhes

Generos: Fantasia, Jovem Adulto

Paginas: 384

Publicacao: 2010

Idioma original: Ingles

ISBN: 978-0-123456-78-9

Providers: Open Library, Internet Archive

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