Birzer, Bradley J.
J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle Earth
- ISBN 13:
- 9781684515356
- author:
- Birzer, Bradley J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Regnery Publishing Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 1.6 centimetres (0.20
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-earth A new introduction by the author sheds light on the enduring impact of Peter Jackson's film adaptation, but the underlying meaning of Middle-earth has remained elusive for many. This fresh study by Bradley Birzer sets out to rectify this, revealing the surprisingly specific religious symbolism that permeates Tolkien's imaginative creation. Birzer explores the social and political views that motivated the Oxford don, situating Tolkien within the Christian humanist tradition represented by notable figures such as Thomas More and T.S. Eliot. He argues that through the genre of myth, Tolkien created a world that transcends the disenchantment of our postmodern age, offering a truer reality that lies beyond the everyday world. By examining the religious and philosophical underpinnings of Middle-earth, Birzer provides a nuanced understanding of Tolkien's work, one that sheds new light on the enduring power and significance of this beloved fictional world.
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