4/26/2021 0 Comments Annotated Hobbit Pdf
A great modern classic and the prelude to The Lord of the Rings.An annotated version of one of the most popular fantasy adventures of all time includes biographical and bibliographical notes, as well as linguistic data and source materials.
Terry Brooks. David Eddings. George R. R. Martin. Robin Hobb. The top names in modern fantasy all acknowledge J. R. R. Tolkien as their role model, the author whose work inspired them to create their own epics. But what writers influenced Tolkien himself Here, internationally recognized Tolkien expert Douglas A. Anderson has gathered the fiction of authors who sparked Tolkiens imagination in a collection destined to become a classic in its own right. Andrew Langs romantic swashbuckler, The Story of Sigurd, features magic rings, an enchanted sword, and a brave hero loved by two beautiful women and cursed by a ferocious dragon. Tolkien read E. A. Also appearing in this collection is a never-before-published gem by David Lindsay, author of Voyage to Arcturus, a novel which Tolkien praised highly both as a thriller and as a work of philosophy, religion, and morals. In stories packed with magical journeys, conflicted heroes, and terrible beasts, this extraordinary volume is one that no fan of fantasy or Tolkien should be without. These tales just might inspire a new generation of creative writers. Tales Before Tolkien: 22 Magical Stories The Elves by Ludwig Tieck The Golden Key by George Macdonald Puss-Cat Mew by E. H. Knatchbull-Hugessen The Griffin and the Minor Canon by Frank R. Stockton The Demon Pope by Richard Garnett The Story of Sigurd by Andrew Lang The Folk of the Mountain Door by William Morris Black Heart and White Heart by H. Nesbit The Far Islands by John Buchan The Drawn Arrow by Clemence Housman The Enchanted Buffalo by L. Frank Baum Chu-bu and Sheemish by Lord Dunsany The Baumhoff Explosive by William Hope Hodgson The Regent of the North by Kenneth Morris The Coming of the Terror by Arthur Machen The Elf Trap by Francis Stevens The Thin Queen of Elfhame by James Branch Cabell The Woman of the Wood by A. Merritt Golithos the Ogre by E. If you enjoy J. R. R. Tolkien--even if youre new to his classic stories--youll love A Hobbit Devotional featuring 60 humorous, challenging, and encouraging devotionals. Soon to be a major motion picture, The Hobbit has fascinated readers for more than 70 years. Now, this tale of humble folk who overcome fear, discouragement, and despair through steadfastness, courage, and hope forms the basis of a brand-new devotional book. Each reading sketches a scene from The Hobbit, relates it to a contemporary life situation you might experience yourself, and brings in the teaching of a relevant Bible story or verse. Explores the authors literary work through critical essays that examine such themes as the Middle-Earth concept, mythology, and the relationship between literature and language. A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field. Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J.R.R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholars life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkiens fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements - including his translations of medieval texts - teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics: adaptations art and illustrations characters in Tolkiens work critical history and scholarship influence of Tolkien languages biography literary sources literature creatures and peoples of Middle-earth objects in Tolkiens work places in Tolkiens work reception of Tolkien medieval scholars scholarship by Tolkien medieval literature stylistic elements themes in Tolkiens works theological philosophical concepts and philosophers Tolkiens contemporary history and culture works of literature.
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