J.R.R.Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" (Modern Critical Interpretations) (Modern Critical Interpretations S.) - Hardcover

Tolkien, J. R. R.; Bloom, Prof. Harold

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0791056651 ISBN 13: 9780791056653

Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers, 2001

Synopsis

-- Presents the most important 20th-century criticism on major works from The Odyssey through modern literature -- The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism -- Contains critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index

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Synopsis:

A critical examination of Tolkien's epic fantasy discusses its appeal as contemporary mythology as well as some of its literary flaws.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0791056651
• ISBN 13: 9780791056653
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 150