Master of the Rings by Susan Ang

Master of the Rings by Susan Ang

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Summary

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is internationally renowned as the author of epic fantasy novels like 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. But who was he? Where did he get his ideas for the panoramic worlds he created and the Elfs, Orcs, Trolls and other creatures that lived in them?

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Master of the Rings by Susan Ang

The Master of the Rings takes a look at the man himself, where he came from, what influenced his writing, and what themes unite his major works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Ages 12+
Dr Susan Ang is the author of The Widening World of Children's Literature. She has also contributed articles on children's literature to Encarta and The Cambridge Guide to Children's Books in English among which are entries on Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Dr Ang is a lecturer with the Department of English Language and Literature, National University of Singapore, whose teaching lies mainly in the areas of nineteenth-century literature, science fiction and gothic.
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ISBN 13 9781840464238
ISBN 10 1840464232
Title Master of the Rings
Author Susan Ang
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Icon Books
Year published 2002-11-04
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.