Twayn's Masterwork Studies: The Lord of the Rings No. 99: The Mythology of Power (Twayne's Masterwork Studies) - Hardcover

Chance, Jane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805794417 ISBN 13: 9780805794410

Publisher: Twayne Publishers Inc.,U.S., 1992

Synopsis

Examines themes, such as power, language, and politics, from volumes of "The Lord of the Rings" and interprets how they relate to the twentieth century

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Review

"An interesting examination of themes like the value of language and the corrupting effects of a will to power." -- "(Oshawa, Ont.) Artsforum"

"Chance's companion volumes on Tolkien are brilliantly written and critically significant. Her understanding of his works is profound, and she convincingly confirms him as a major writer of the 20th century." -- "Kritikon Litterarum"

"Both provocative and stimulating... provides a rewarding exploration of that web of relationships which defines Middle-earth." -- "Robert A. Collins, Florida Atlantic University"

"The author has taken a complex and convoluted masterpiece and dissected it in a clear and concise style. Fans of Tolkien's classic will welcome it." -- "School Library Journal"

"Presents a strong case for Tolkien as a mainstream contemporary writer." -- "Seven"

"An interesting examination of themes like the value of language and the corrupting effects of a will to power." -- (Oshawa, Ont.) Artsforum

"Chance's companion volumes on Tolkien are brilliantly written and critically significant. Her understanding of his works is profound, and she convincingly confirms him as a major writer of the 20th century." -- Kritikon Litterarum

"Both provocative and stimulating... provides a rewarding exploration of that web of relationships which defines Middle-earth." -- Robert A. Collins, Florida Atlantic University

"The author has taken a complex and convoluted masterpiece and dissected it in a clear and concise style. Fans of Tolkien's classic will welcome it." -- School Library Journal

"Presents a strong case for Tolkien as a mainstream contemporary writer." -- Seven

About the Author

Jane Chance is a professor of English at Rice University. She lives in Houston, Texas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Twayne Publishers Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805794417
• ISBN 13: 9780805794410
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130