| Tolkien's Intellectual Landscape Contributor(s): Risden, E. L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 078649865X ISBN-13: 9780786498659 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy - Social Science | Popular Culture |
| Dewey: 823.912 |
| LCCN: 2015005555 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.46" W x 8.86" (0.78 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The work of J.R.R. Tolkien has had a profound effect on contemporary fiction and filmmaking. Often disparaged by critics, Tolkien's fiction created a market for the "fantasy trilogy" and his academic work represents an innovative contribution to the field of philology. In the 20th century, his fiction bridged the gap between "learned" and "popular" readerships. Today the fantasy genre continues to grow--even as publishers cut back on creative fiction--moving energetically into film, gaming and online fan fiction. This book describes how Tolkien's imaginative landscape continues to entertain and inspire, drawing new generations to Middle-earth. |
Contributor Bio(s): Risden, E. L.: - E.L. Risden is a professor of English at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. He has published books and essays on medieval and Renaissance studies as well as poetry and fiction. |