Shippey, T.A.
The Road to Middle-Earth: How J. R. R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780261102750
- author:
- Shippey, T.A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Road to Middle-earth by T. A. Shippey is a comprehensive exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's creative process and the sources of his inspiration. This revised edition includes unpublished extracts, poetry, and a detailed analysis of Peter Jackson's film adaptations. Shippey delves into the professional background that led Tolkien to write The Hobbit, and examines how his earlier works laid the foundation for his more complex creations, such as The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales. He also explores the remarkable 12-volume History of Middle-earth series, tracing the evolution of Middle-earth through its technical and creative processes. By tracing Tolkien's obsessions with language and myth, Shippey reveals how Beowulf, The Lord of the Rings, Grimm's Fairy Tales, and other works form part of a live and continuing tradition of literature. This new edition offers a fresh perspective on Tolkien, fantasy, and the importance of language in literature.
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