Garth, John
The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien: The Places That Inspired Middle-earth
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691196947
- author:
- Garth, John
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 26.19 x 21.21 x 2.39 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography,Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien is a lavishly illustrated book that takes you to the places that inspired the creation of Middle-earth. Renowned Tolkien expert John Garth explores the locales that shaped the fictional locations in The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and other classic works.
Through breathtaking illustrations, including Tolkien's own drawings and contributions from other artists, Garth identifies the real-life locations that served as the basis for iconic settings such as Hobbiton and Rivendell. He also delves into the personal travels, wide reading, and deep scholarship of Tolkien, an Oxford don, to shed light on the extraordinary processes of invention behind his works of fantasy.
This book provides a unique exploration of the relationship between the real and the fantastical, offering a fresh perspective on the life and imagination of one of the world's best-loved authors.
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