Master Of Middle Earth by Paul Kocher
Since the first volume appeared in 1954, Tolkien's trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, has become one of the most widely loved works of fiction ever published, and the subject of a blockbuster film adaptation. In its blend of epic and fairy-tale, uncanny atmosphere and moral force, it is unique in modern English literature. In Master of Middle-Earth, Paul Kocher focuses on The Lord of the Rings, but also considers Tolkien's fiction as a whole, showing the relationship of the short prose and verse narratives to the major work. In chapters such as 'Sauron and the Nature of Evil', 'The Free Peoples' and 'Aragorn' he traces Tolkien's principal themes and preoccupations and casts a brilliant light on the geography and inhabitants of Middle-Earth.
'A splendid commentary, which will delight and fascinate all admirers of Tolkien', Sunday Telegraph'The book impels the reader to return and re-read Tolkien with a new insight', Library Journal .'A winner. The book impels the reader to return and re-read Tolkien with a new insight.', Library Journal .'A valuable guide to the enjoyment of the eminent British author's writings.', Publishers Weekly
Paul Kocher was born in Trinidad, but became an American citizen after moving to New York with his family. He taught English literature at a number of American colleges and universities, including the universities of Washington, Nebraska and Stanford (California). After retiring from Stanford, his chief preoccupation was research for this book about Tolkien's works, which he admired for many years. His other books include Christopher Marlowe and Science and Religion in Elizabethan England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780712636971 |
| ISBN 10 | 0712636978 |
| Title | Master Of Middle Earth |
| Author | Paul Kocher |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2002-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
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