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Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages
. Ed(S): Chance, Jane; Siewers, Alfred K.
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Description for Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages
Hardback. Editor(s): Chance, Jane; Siewers, Alfred K. Series: New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
J.R.R. Tolkien delved into the Middle Ages to create a critique of the modern world in his fantasy, yet did so in a form of modernist literature with postmodern implications and huge commercial success. These essays examine that paradox and its significance in understanding the intersection between traditionalist and counter-culture criticisms of the modern. The approach helps to explain the popularity of his works, the way in which they continue to be brought into dialogue with Twenty-First century issues, and their contested literary significance in the academy.
J.R.R. Tolkien delved into the Middle Ages to create a critique of the modern world in his fantasy, yet did so in a form of modernist literature with postmodern implications and huge commercial success. These essays examine that paradox and its significance in understanding the intersection between traditionalist and counter-culture criticisms of the modern. The approach helps to explain the popularity of his works, the way in which they continue to be brought into dialogue with Twenty-First century issues, and their contested literary significance in the academy.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Series
New Middle Ages
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403969736
SKU
V9781403969736
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About . Ed(S): Chance, Jane; Siewers, Alfred K.
Jane Chance is Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Professor Emerita of English at Rice University, USA.
Reviews for Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages
"The reconsideration and further development of commentary on the disparate sources of, influences on, and analogues to LotR that I have summarized here make Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages a worthy addition to the canon of Tolkien scholarship." - W.A. Senior, Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts "The outward appearance of this nicely designed volume spells 'quality' ... Read more