An interactive encyclopedia of the world of J.R.R. [3], Tracy Carr in her short review of the work noted that it was intended more for scholars than Tolkien fans, as it aimed to engage more with the real-world theories than describe the world Tolkien created. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who is curious about the background of LOTR. Mobile/eReaders – Download the Bookshelf mobile app at VitalSource.com or from the iTunes or Android store to access your eBooks from your mobile device or eReader. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. An insightful encyclopedia with beautiful illustrations and informative charts.

This is a book that you will reference every time you pick up a Tolkien book. [2], The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, "J.R R. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment (review)", "Sources: J. R. R. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment", "J.R.R. Gorgeously bound and illustrated, and a fascinating insight into the other myths and legends that inspired Tolkien to incorporate certain elements and characters into his tales.

Reviews 'This is an excellent resource for serious scholars of English literature as well as those with a general interest in Tolkien.' He wrote that "For characters in particular, entries that rehearse attributes and deeds suffer in comparison to more sophisticated analysis where we learn something or are graced with a perceptive insight or new direction of enquiry". The final volume is missing not only about a hundred of the planned illustrations, but a number of entries were not properly proofed, nor were a number of errors corrected.

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. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Internationally he is most notably known for his literary criticism on J. R. R. Tolkien and his works. 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. Routledge & CRC Press eBooks are available through VitalSource. First, let me describe the beauty of this book, for the picture does not do it justice.

The illustrations are very good. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment", Tolkien: A Look Behind "The Lord of the Rings", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=J.R.R._Tolkien_Encyclopedia&oldid=961281343, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 7 June 2020, at 15:46. For me, the book serves as a portal to delve deeper into those books than would.

Co-editors were Douglas A. Anderson and Verlyn Flieger (both Drout's co-editors also of Tolkien Studies), Marjorie Burns and Tom Shippey. Co-editors were Douglas A. Anderson and Verlyn Flieger (both Drout's co-editors also of Tolkien Studies), Marjorie Burns and Tom Shippey. For me, the book serves as a portal to delve deeper into those books than would be possible otherwise. Where the content of the eBook requires a specific layout, or contains maths or other special characters, the eBook will be available in PDF (PBK) format, which cannot be reflowed. Product pricing will be adjusted to match the corresponding currency.

Themes covered by the essays, as listed in full in the volume's "Thematic list of entries", include adaptations for cinema, stage, and television; art and illustrations; characters; critical history; influence; languages real and invented; biography; literary sources; literature; creatures, peoples, objects, and places of Middle-earth; reception; scholarship by Tolkien; stylistic elements; Tolkien's themes; theological and philosophical concepts; contemporary history and culture; and Tolkien's literary works. Routledge & CRC Press eBooks are available through VitalSource. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment, edited by Michael D. C. Drout, was published by Routledge in 2006. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. [1] Entries in the volume discuss their concepts connections with various works of Tolkien, as well as related literary criticism and theory.[1].

Further, Wickham-Crowley suggested that a number of entries should have been merged. And we haven't even discussed the content yet. [1][2], Michael D. C. Drout's aim for this project as stated in the volume's introduction was to make it appealing to a wide group of readers. To comment, use the Forum under Tolkien's Middle-earth. Also includes entries for all key characters, locations and concepts in Tolkien’s tales. [3], Tracy Carr in her short review of the work noted that it was intended more for scholars than Tolkien fans, as it aimed to engage more with the real-world theories than describe the world Tolkien created.