Flieger, Verlyn
Interrupted Music: Tolkien and the Making of a Mythology
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780873388245
- author:
- Flieger, Verlyn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Kent State University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 172
- Genre:
- Novels, other prose & writers: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Tolkien's mythology has long been the subject of extensive analysis, but the process of its development has remained relatively unexplored. In "Interrupted Music", Verlyn Flieger delves into the structure of Tolkien's work, revealing the careful design and construction of his comprehensive mythology. By tracing the evolution of his ideas, Flieger sheds light on the key differences between Tolkien and his predecessors, as well as those between him and his contemporaries. This in-depth study offers a fascinating insight into the world of fantasy literature.
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