Readings on J.R.R. Tolkien

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Following a lengthy biographical introduction, 15 essays gathered from a variety of sources delve into the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, explaining some of the themes of and , as well as exploring Tolkien's style and sources. Essays range from those praising Tolkien's ability to combine adult themes and children's style, to those criticizing him for failing to unite common objects with universal themes. Others reject charges of racism against Tolkien or analyze his use of myth and heroism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Gr 9 Up-This collection of abridged, previously published essays provides sophisticated analyses of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The introductory essay presents solid biographical background on Tolkien. Although some of the selections are accessible to high school students, most suffer from the abridgment and several are too complex or presume readers' familiarity with writers such as George Macdonald or C. S. Lewis or with Jungian psychology. Roger Sale's excerpted essay on heroism in The Lord of the Rings seems to end abruptly in the middle. T. A. Shippey's concluding essay, which identifies Tolkien's sources in developing Middle-earth, is perhaps the most useful in the collection. The editor also includes a thorough chronology of Tolkien's life, times, and work. Purchase where demand for this subject is high and readers are advanced.-Ellen A. Greever, University of New Orleans, LA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Lois R. KuznetsPaul H. KocherKatharyn F. CrabbeDorothy MatthewsTimothy R. O'NeillRoger SaleRichard PurtillKenneth McLeishPatrick CurryRobley EvansW.H. AudenEdmund WilsonRuth S. NoelC.N. ManloveT.A. Shippey

Foreword	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
J.R.R. Tolkien: Maker of Worlds	p. 12
Chapter 1 The Hobbit
1. The Hobbit Is Rooted in the Tradition of Classic British Children's Novels	p. 31
2. Adult Themes in a Tale to Be Read to Children	p. 44
3. The Nature of Heroism in a Comic World	p. 54
4. Psychological Themes in The Hobbit	p. 61
5. A Jungian Interpretation	p. 71
Chapter 2 Meaning in The Lord of the Rings
1. Modern Ideas of Heroism Are a Cornerstone of The Lord of the Rings	p. 80
2. Christian Morality in The Lord of the Rings	p. 86
3. A Grand Adventure but a Dangerous Blueprint for Human Affairs	p. 93
4. Charges of Racism in The Lord of the Rings Are Mistaken	p. 104
5. Care for the Earth and for Each Other	p. 115
Chapter 3 The Writer's Art: Style and Sources in The Lord of the Rings
1. The Lord of the Rings Succeeds on a Mythic Scale	p. 123
2. The Lord of the Rings Is Greatly Overrated	p. 128
3. Tolkien's Understanding and Use of Mythology Create a Profound Effect	p. 134
4. Tolkien Fails to Achieve His Artistic Goals in The Lord of the Rings	p. 141
5. Tolkien's Sources: The True Tradition	p. 153
Chronology	p. 162
For Further Research	p. 168
Index	p. 171

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