Reading The lord of the rings : new writings on Tolkien's classic
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Reading The lord of the rings : new writings on Tolkien's classic
Continuum, c2005
- : PB
- : HB
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-203) and index
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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: HB ISBN 9780826484598
Description
J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy have become among of the most popular books of the twentieth century while the recent film adaptations have made box office records. This book provides a comprehensive, informed, critical and theoretical analysis of both the book and film trilogies. The book is organised in four thematic sections. Beginning with an analysis of the critical history of Tolkien, the first section, 'Context and Criticism', examines and contrasts the historical and intellectual context of the books, films and their criticism. The second, 'Space, Place and Communities', turns to the philosophical and post-colonial concerns which structure contemporary understandings of the book and film. The third section, 'Gender, Sexuality and Class', shows how these issues are depicted in the novels and films. The final section, 'Tolkien's Futures', looks at the continuing influence of his work in both more traditional literary forms and in contemporary game and electronic narratives.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part I: Context and Criticism
- 1. Towards a Better Tolkien Criticism - Michael D. C. Drout, Wheaton College, Norton, MA
- 2. Time and Narrative Space - Barry Langford, Royal Holloway, University of London
- 3. Modernity - Michael Moses, Duke University
- 4. Gothic Echoes - Sue Zlosnik, Manchester Metropolitan University
- 5. Religion - Adam Roberts, Royal Holloway, University of London
- Part II: Space, Place and Communities
- 6. Invisibility and Community - Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London
- 7. Dark Globalisation - Olivia Jennings, Royal Holloway, University of London
- 8. Home - Simon Malpas, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Part III: Gender, Sexuality and Class
- 9. Anglo-Saxon Women, Tolkien's Women - Jennifer Neville, Royal Holloway, University of London
- 10. Masculinity - Holly A Crocker, University of Cincinnati
- 11. Homoeroticism - Dan Griffiths and Esther Saxey, both at University of Sussex
- 12. Service - Scott Kleinman, California State University, Northridge
- Tolkein's Futures
- 13. Games - Barry Atkins, Manchester Metropolitan University
- 14. After Tolkien - Roz Kaveney.
- Volume
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: PB ISBN 9780826484604
Description
J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy have become among of the most popular books of the twentieth century while the recent film adaptations have made box office records. This book provides a comprehensive, informed, critical and theoretical analysis of both the book and film trilogies. The book is organised in four thematic sections. Beginning with an analysis of the critical history of Tolkien, the first section, 'Context and Criticism', examines and contrasts the historical and intellectual context of the books, films and their criticism. The second, 'Space, Place and Communities', turns to the philosophical and post-colonial concerns which structure contemporary understandings of the book and film. The third section, 'Gender, Sexuality and Class', shows how these issues are depicted in the novels and films. The final section, 'Tolkien's Futures', looks at the continuing influence of his work in both more traditional literary forms and in contemporary game and electronic narratives.
Table of Contents
- Criticism - Michael D. C. Drout, Wheaton College, Norton, MA
- 2. Time and Narrative Space - Barry Langford, Royal Holloway, University of London
- 3. Modernity - Michael Moses, Duke University
- 4. Gothic Echoes - Sue Zlosnik, Manchester Metropolitan University
- 5. Religion - Adam Roberts, Royal Holloway, University of London
- Part II: Space, Place and Communities
- 6. Invisibility and Community - Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London
- 7. Dark Globalisation - Olivia Jennings, Royal Holloway, University of London
- 8. Home - Simon Malpas, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Part III: Gender, Sexuality and Class
- 9. Anglo-Saxon Women, Tolkien's Women - Jennifer Neville, Royal Holloway, University of London
- 10. Masculinity - Holly A Crocker, University of Cincinnati
- 11. Homoeroticism - Dan Griffiths and Esther Saxey, both at University of Sussex
- 12. Service - Scott Kleinman, California State University, Northridge
- Tolkein's Futures
- 13. Games - Barry Atkins, Manchester Metropolitan University
- 14. After Tolkien - Roz Kaveney.
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