Carl Phelpstead

Tolkien and Wales: Language, Literature and Identity

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ISBN 13:: 9780708323915
author:: Carl Phelpstead
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Wales Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 15.9 x 1.8 x 23.5 cm
Genre:: Languages, By Language, Artificial Languages
Condition:: New
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Tolkien's love for Wales and its language had a profound impact on his creative writing and sense of identity. This book explores how his affection for Welsh culture influenced his literary works, shedding new light on the extent of his debt to Welsh language and literature.

Through an in-depth analysis of both Tolkien's fiction and scholarly writings, this book reveals the significant role that Wales and Welsh played in shaping his writing. It also argues that Tolkien's love for Wales was intricately linked to his sense of belonging to England, making it a complex and fascinating aspect of his identity.

With detailed attention to lesser-known texts, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the ways in which Welsh language and literature influenced one of the 20th century's most celebrated writers. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Tolkien's life and work.

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