The Magical Worlds of the Lord of the Rings

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FANTASY/MYTHOLOGY What nightmare was the key to Tolkien's mythology? ^M&^L s^Can Gandalf í jgLdj' What does Tolkien Jfej^ Wm like best about Frodo? Which monsterfrom The Lord of the Rings attacked Tolkien in real life? Why are Tolkien's Elves tall? J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasies The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit have enthralled readers for more than half a century. The realm of Middle-earth is one of the most fully realized worlds in literature, yet the remarkable mythology upon which Tolkien founded it is still a mystery to most readers. The Magicai Worlds ofThe Lord of the Rings reveals the ancient folklóré and legends that inspired Tolkien's masterpiece. From the Finnish saga Kalevala and the events in Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy but alsó into the man who brought it to life. Praise for Dávid Colbert's The Magicai Worlds of Harry Potter: "A... Tovább

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FANTASY/MYTHOLOGY What nightmare was the key to Tolkien's mythology? ^M&^L s^Can Gandalf í jgLdj' What does Tolkien Jfej^ Wm like best about Frodo? Which monsterfrom The Lord of the Rings attacked Tolkien in real life? Why are Tolkien's Elves tall? J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasies The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit have enthralled readers for more than half a century. The realm of Middle-earth is one of the most fully realized worlds in literature, yet the remarkable mythology upon which Tolkien founded it is still a mystery to most readers. The Magicai Worlds ofThe Lord of the Rings reveals the ancient folklóré and legends that inspired Tolkien's masterpiece. From the Finnish saga Kalevala and the events in Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy but alsó into the man who brought it to life. Praise for Dávid Colbert's The Magicai Worlds of Harry Potter: "A glorious tribute to Rowling's work." The Times (London) THE LORD OF THE RINGS is a registered trademark of the Saul Zaentz Company, doing business as Tolkien Enterprises. This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed, or endorsed by Tolkien Enterprises or any other individual or entity associated with The Lord of the Rings books or movie. www.penguinputnam.com Vissza