Croft, Editor) Janet Brennan (Author
Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J. R. R. Tolkien
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781887726016
- author:
- Croft, Editor) Janet Brennan (Author
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mythopoeic Press, The
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 358
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.3 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Tolkien's works have long been subject to criticism for their portrayal of women. This book offers a fresh perspective on the subject, exploring how women in Tolkien's fiction and life are often depicted as playing essential roles. The collection brings together a range of critical approaches, including literary analysis, historical context, and feminist theory, to examine the female characters in Tolkien's works. From the most well-known figures to lesser-studied ones, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the ways in which women are represented in Tolkien's fiction.
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