The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien. The Real World of the Legendary Middle-earth
49.99 €
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The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien. The Real World of the Legendary Middle-earth
49.99 €
This book is an illustrated journey through the life and imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien. Through it you will learn what is fantasy in the shape of Middle-earth, and what owes its appearance to our reality.
The subject of John Garth's unique research is the places that inspired Tolkien to create the worlds of The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. What was the prototype for the Shire, the elven valley of Rivendell, and the Misty Mountains? Which of these did Tolkien see for himself, and which did he have knowledge of only from books and scholarly writings? Garth's book sheds light on how Tolkien's world was actually created and refutes the myths associated with it. It is illustrated with drawings by Tolkien himself and other famous artists, as well as rare archival images and contemporary photographs, from World War I battlefield images to amazing African landscapes. JOHN GART is a recognized expert on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien and the author of the award-winning book Tolkien and the Great War. He lives in Hampshire, teaches and lectures internationally, and regularly publishes articles in leading media.
The subject of John Garth's unique research is the places that inspired Tolkien to create the worlds of The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. What was the prototype for the Shire, the elven valley of Rivendell, and the Misty Mountains? Which of these did Tolkien see for himself, and which did he have knowledge of only from books and scholarly writings? Garth's book sheds light on how Tolkien's world was actually created and refutes the myths associated with it. It is illustrated with drawings by Tolkien himself and other famous artists, as well as rare archival images and contemporary photographs, from World War I battlefield images to amazing African landscapes. JOHN GART is a recognized expert on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien and the author of the award-winning book Tolkien and the Great War. He lives in Hampshire, teaches and lectures internationally, and regularly publishes articles in leading media.
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