Middle-earth and Beyond
One wonders whether there really is a need for another volume of essays on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. Clearly there is. Especially when the volume takes new directions, employs new approaches, focuses on different texts, or reviews and then challenges received wisdom. This volume intends to do all that. The entries on sources and analogues in The Lord of the Rings, a favorite topic, are still able to take new directions. The analyses of Tolkienas literary art, less common in Tolkien criticism, focus on characteraespecially that of Tom Bombadilain which two different conclusions are reached. But characterization is also seen in the light of different literary techniques, motifs, and symbols. A unique contribution examines the place of linguistics in Tolkienas literary art, employing Gricean concepts in an analysis of The Lay of the Children of HAorin. And a quite timely essay presents a new interpretation of Tolkienas attitude toward the environment, especially in the character of Tom Bombadil. In sum, this volume covers new ground, and treads some well-worn paths; but here the well-worn path takes a new turn, taking not only scholars but general readers further into the complex and provocative world of Middle-earth, and beyond.Clearly there is. Especially when the volume takes new directions, employs new approaches, focuses on different texts, or reviews and then challenges received wisdom. This volume intends to do all that.
| Title | : | Middle-earth and Beyond |
| Author | : | Janka Kaščáková |
| Publisher | : | Cambridge Scholars Publishing - 2010-10-12 |
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