Middle-Earth Quest
Author : Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publisher : Berkley Trade
Release Date : 1986-01-01
ISBN 10 : 0425090930
Pages : 160 pages
Rating : 4.9/5 (9 users)
Download or read book Middle-Earth Quest PDF or another Format written by Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated and published by Berkley Trade. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
The Keys of Middle-earth
Author : Stuart Lee
Publisher : Springer
Release Date : 2016-04-30
ISBN 10 : 9781137454706
Pages : 380 pages
Rating : 4.4/5 (137 users)
Download or read book The Keys of Middle-earth PDF or another Format written by Stuart Lee and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction to the medieval languages and texts that inspired Tolkien's Middle-earth. Using key episodes in The Silmarillion , The Hobbit , and The Lord of the Rings , medieval texts are presented in their original language with translations. Essential for those who wish to delve deeper into the background to Tolkien's mythology.
Middle-Earth Quest
Author : Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publisher : Berkley Trade
Release Date : 1986-01-01
ISBN 10 : 0425090841
Pages : 160 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (9 users)
Download or read book Middle-Earth Quest PDF or another Format written by Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated and published by Berkley Trade. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Quest for Middle-earth
Author : Dirk Vander Ploeg
Publisher : Dirk Vander Ploeg
Release Date : 2007
ISBN 10 : 9780595440931
Pages : 148 pages
Rating : 4.4/5 (595 users)
Download or read book Quest for Middle-earth PDF or another Format written by Dirk Vander Ploeg and published by Dirk Vander Ploeg. This book was released on 2007 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Quest for Middle-earth he suggests that The Lord of the Rings may be more than an imaginary tale set thousands of years in the past in a place called Middle-earth! What if J.R.R. Tolkien weaved his fictional characters into a tapestry created from the secret knowledge of earth's ancient history?" Is there historical and archaeological evidence that supports this position and was any of this knowledge known to Tolkien? Recent discoveries in Iraq (ancient Sumer, Babylon), Greece and Finland confirm the possibility that intelligent creatures once lived and worked alongside man. There are clues that point to the fact, that as a race, we were the labor force required to serve superior beings - Gods - to create their vision of heaven on earth. Discover the truth about the Sang Real (Royal Blood), Rennes-la-Chateau and the Templar Knights!
The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies
Author : Greg Harvey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-04-27
ISBN 10 : 111806898X
Pages : 360 pages
Rating : 4.9/5 (68 users)
Download or read book The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies PDF or another Format written by Greg Harvey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J.R.R. Tolkien's novels of Middle-earth – The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and The Silmarillian – have become some of the most famous, and most beloved, literary works of the twentieth century. And the Lord of the Rings films by director Peter Jackson have re-ignited interest in Tolkien and his works, as well as introduced his stories to a new generation of fans. Even if you've never read the novels and have only seen the films, you know that the world of Middle-earth is a complicated one. Tolkien took great care in representing this world, from creating new languages to including very particular cultural details that add to the richness of the world's fabric. Many other books have been written about Tolkien and his works, but none have come close to providing the kind of reference needed to comprehend the world of Middle-earth. That's what veteran Dummies author and unabashed Tolkien fan Greg Harvey attempts to do in The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies. As the author says in his introduction to the book, this is not an encyclopedia or quick guide to all the diverse beings, languages, and history that make up Tolkien's Middle-earth. Nor is it a set of plot outlines for the novels. Rather, what you'll find in The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies is a basic guide to some of the possible linguistic and mythological origins of Middle-earth, plus a rudimentary analysis of its many themes and lessons for our world. This book can help enrich your reading (or re-reading) of Tolkien's novels, and it will challenge you to think about the themes inherent in Tolkien's Middle-earth and their implications in your own life. Here's just a sampling of the topics you'll find covered in The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies: Exploring the main themes in Tolkien's works, including immortality and death; the heroic quest; love; fate and free will; and faith and redemption Investigating the diverse lands of Middle-earth – including the Shire, Gondor, and Mordor – and their significance Examining the different cultures of Middle-earth, such as Hobbits, Elves, Men, and those wily Wizards Touring the history of Middle-earth Understanding Tolkien's creation of new languages to enrich the story of Middle-earth Top Ten lists on the battles in the War of the Ring, online resources, and the ways the films differ from the novels So, whether you're reading Tolkien's novels or watching the films for the first time, or you've been a fan for many years and are looking for a new take on Tolkien's works, The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies can help you enhance your reading or viewing experience for years to come.
The Keys of Middle-earth
Author : S. Lee
Publisher : Springer
Release Date : 2005-12-16
ISBN 10 : 9780230503816
Pages : 284 pages
Rating : 4.5/5 (23 users)
Download or read book The Keys of Middle-earth PDF or another Format written by S. Lee and published by Springer. This book was released on 2005-12-16 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Keys of Middle-Earth uniquely introduces the reader to the world of Medieval Literature through the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien. Using key episodes in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, readers are taken back to the works of Old, Middle English and Old Norse literature that so influenced Tolkien. The original texts are presented with helpful new translations to help the reader approach the medieval poems and tales, and introductory essays draw on recent scholarship and Tolkien's own unpublished notes. Presenting a new era of Tolkien studies, this book will be of use to students (and teachers) of Medieval/Old English literature and general readers interested in the origins of Tolkien's most widely-known works.
The Theological Landscape of Middle Earth
Author : Francis of the Child Jesus Nekrošius, C.S.J.
Publisher : Lulu Press, Inc
Release Date : 2021-03-15
ISBN 10 : 9781716185045
Pages : pages
Rating : 4.1/5 (716 users)
Download or read book The Theological Landscape of Middle Earth PDF or another Format written by Francis of the Child Jesus Nekrošius, C.S.J. and published by Lulu Press, Inc. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy may be a nice entertainment. But not only: fantasy can convey the deepest questions of human heart, including religious and theological ones, and responses expressed in the way which would not be possible in any other way, namely, through mythological archetypes and symbols. This book explores those contained in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy, especially in "The Lord of the Rings."
The International Relations of Middle-earth
Author : Abigail E. Ruane
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2012-04-26
ISBN 10 : 9780472051823
Pages : 252 pages
Rating : 4.0/5 (472 users)
Download or read book The International Relations of Middle-earth PDF or another Format written by Abigail E. Ruane and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lord of the Rings trilogy sheds light on issues of real-world international relations
The Battle for Middle-earth
Author : Fleming Rutledge
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2004-11-04
ISBN 10 : 0802824978
Pages : 386 pages
Rating : 4.9/5 (824 users)
Download or read book The Battle for Middle-earth PDF or another Format written by Fleming Rutledge and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2004-11-04 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fleming Rutledge discovers the deeper religious meaning behind Tolkien's masterpiece.
Rescue in Mirkwood
Author : John Ruemmler
Publisher :
Release Date : 1986-01-01
ISBN 10 : 0425086879
Pages : 155 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (86 users)
Download or read book Rescue in Mirkwood PDF or another Format written by John Ruemmler and published by . This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A role playing game asks the reader to help an Elvish princess find her brother, who has been captured by the Orcs in the dark forest of Mirkwood
A Guide to Middle Earth
Author : Colin Duriez
Publisher : The History Press
Release Date : 2004-12-09
ISBN 10 : 9780752495620
Pages : 316 pages
Rating : 4.4/5 (752 users)
Download or read book A Guide to Middle Earth PDF or another Format written by Colin Duriez and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2004-12-09 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating guide to Middle-earth and the man who created it.
Defending Middle-Earth
Author : Patrick Curry
Publisher : HMH
Release Date : 2004-10-21
ISBN 10 : 9780544106567
Pages : 208 pages
Rating : 4.1/5 (544 users)
Download or read book Defending Middle-Earth PDF or another Format written by Patrick Curry and published by HMH. This book was released on 2004-10-21 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scholar explores the ideas within The Lord of the Rings and the world created by J. R. R. Tolkien: “A most valuable and timely book” (Ursula K. Le Guin, Los Angeles Times–bestselling author of Changing Planes). What are millions of readers all over the world getting out of reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy? Defending Middle-earth argues, in part, that the appeal for fans goes far deeper than just quests and magic rings and hobbits. In fact, through this epic, Tolkien found a way to provide something close to spirit in a secular age. This thoughtful book focuses on three main aspects of Tolkien’s fiction: the social and political structure of Middle-earth and how the varying cultures within it find common cause in the face of a shared threat; the nature and ecology of Middle-earth and how what we think of as the natural world joins the battle against mindless, mechanized destruction; and the spirituality and ethics of Middle-earth—for which the author provides a particularly insightful and resonant examination. Includes a new afterword
The Real Middle-Earth
Author : Brian Bates
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2022-09-01
ISBN 10 : 9781529059625
Pages : 343 pages
Rating : 4.0/5 (529 users)
Download or read book The Real Middle-Earth PDF or another Format written by Brian Bates and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Real Middle-Earth, explore the magically enchanting early-English civilization on which Tolkien based his world of The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien readily admitted that the concept of Middle-earth was not his own invention. An Old English term for the Dark Age world, it was always assumed that the importance of magic in this world existed only in Tolkien’s works; now Professor Brian Bates reveals the vivid truth about this historical culture. Behind the stories we know of Dark Age kings and queens, warriors and battles, lies the hidden history of Middle-earth, a world of magic, mystery and destiny. Fiery dragons were seen to fly across the sky, monsters haunted the marshes, and elves fired poisoned arrows. Wizards cast healing spells, wise trees gave blessings, and omens foretold the deaths of kings. The very landscape itself was enchanted and the world imbued with a life force. Repressed by a millennium of Christianity, this belief system all but disappeared, leaving only faint traces in folk memory and fairy tales. In this remarkable book Professor Brian Bates has drawn on the latest archaeological findings to reconstruct the imaginative world of our past, revealing a culture with insights that may yet help us understand our own place in the world.
J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia
Author : Michael D. C. Drout
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2007
ISBN 10 : 9780415969420
Pages : 810 pages
Rating : 4.9/5 (415 users)
Download or read book J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia PDF or another Format written by Michael D. C. Drout and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2007 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's 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 Tolkien's work critical history and scholarship influence of Tolkien languages biography literary sources literature creatures and peoples of Middle-earth objects in Tolkien's work places in Tolkien's work reception of Tolkien medieval scholars scholarship by Tolkien medieval literature stylistic elements themes in Tolkien's works theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophers Tolkien's contemporary history and culture works of literature
Meditations on Middle-Earth
Author : Karen Haber
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2002-10-11
ISBN 10 : 9781429974738
Pages : 288 pages
Rating : 4.9/5 (429 users)
Download or read book Meditations on Middle-Earth PDF or another Format written by Karen Haber and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2002-10-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOMINATED FOR THE 2002 HUGO AND LOCUS AWARD When J.R.R. Tolkien created the extraordinary world of Middle-earth and populated it with fantastic, archetypal denizens, reinventing the heroic quest, the world hardly noticed. Sales of The Lord of the Rings languished for the better part of two decades, until the Ballantine editions were published here in America. By late 1950s, however, the books were selling well and beginning to change the face of fantasy. . . . forever. A generation of students and aspiring writers had their hearts and imaginations captured by the rich tapestry of the Middle-earth mythos, the larger-than-life heroic characters, the extraordinary and exquisite nature of Tolkien's prose, and the unending quest to balance evil with good. These young readers grew up to become the successful writers of modern fantasy. They created their own worlds and universes, in some cases their own languages, and their own epic heroic quests. And all of them owe a debt of gratitude to the works and the author who first set them on the path. In Meditations on Middle-earth, sixteen bestselling fantasy authors share details of their personal relationships with Tolkien's mythos, for it inspired them all. Had there been no Lord of the Rings, there would also have been no Earthsea books by Ursula K. Le Guin; no Song of Ice and Fire saga from George R. R. Martin; no Tales of Discworld from Terry Pratchett; no Legends of Alvin Maker from Orson Scott Card. Each of them was influenced by the master mythmaker, and now each reveals the nature of that influence and their personal relationships with the greatest fantasy novels ever written in the English language. If you've never read the Tolkien books, read these essays and discover the depthy and beauty of his work. If you are a fan of The Lord of the Rings, the candid comments of these modern mythmakers will give you new insight into the subtlety, power, and majesty of Tolkien's tales and how he told them. Meditations on Middle-Earth is a 2002 Hugo Award Nominee for Best Related Work.
Leadership in Middle-Earth
Author : Michael J. Urick
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2021-05-25
ISBN 10 : 9781800715271
Pages : 152 pages
Rating : 4.7/5 (8 users)
Download or read book Leadership in Middle-Earth PDF or another Format written by Michael J. Urick and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By examining leadership examples, Leadership in Middle-Earth explores evidence-based leadership and management practices from the unique perspective of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth, making actionable recommendations you can implement in your organization.
Quest To Telos
Author :
Publisher : New Icon Books Inc
Release Date :
ISBN 10 : 9781470167967
Pages : 337 pages
Rating : 4.1/5 (47 users)
Download or read book Quest To Telos PDF or another Format written by and published by New Icon Books Inc. This book was released on with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
