J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy have become among of the most popular books of the twentieth century while the recent film adaptations have made box office records. This book provides a comprehensive, informed, critical and theoretical analysis of both the book and film trilogies. The book is organised in four thematic sections. Beginning with an analysis of the critical history of Tolkien, the first section, 'Context and Criticism', examines and contrasts the historical and intellectual context of the books, films and their criticism. The second, 'Space, Place and Communities', turns to the philosophical and post-colonial concerns which structure contemporary understandings of the book and film. The third section, 'Gender, Sexuality and Class', shows how these issues are depicted in the novels and films. The final section, 'Tolkien's Futures', looks at the continuing influence of his work in both more traditional literary forms and in contemporary game and electronic narratives.
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Criticism - Michael D. C. Drout, Wheaton College, Norton, MA; 2. Time and Narrative Space - Barry Langford, Royal Holloway, University of London; 3. Modernity - Michael Moses, Duke University; 4. Gothic Echoes - Sue Zlosnik, Manchester Metropolitan University; 5. Religion - Adam Roberts, Royal Holloway, University of London; Part II: Space, Place and Communities; 6. Invisibility and Community - Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London; 7. Dark Globalisation - Olivia Jennings, Royal Holloway, University of London; 8. Home - Simon Malpas, Manchester Metropolitan University; Part III: Gender, Sexuality and Class; 9. Anglo-Saxon Women, Tolkien's Women - Jennifer Neville, Royal Holloway, University of London; 10. Masculinity - Holly A Crocker, University of Cincinnati; 11. Homoeroticism - Dan Griffiths and Esther Saxey, both at University of Sussex; 12. Service - Scott Kleinman, California State University, Northridge; Tolkein's Futures; 13. Games - Barry Atkins, Manchester Metropolitan University; 14. After Tolkien - Roz Kaveney.
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'...the articles are easily comprehensible to ordinary educated readers with no background in poststructuralism or subaltern studies...there is plenty here to stimulate thought as well as argument. Altogether, this is a highly recommendable read, at an affordable price.' Amonhen 199 Bulletin of the Tolkien Society
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Beginning with an analysis of the critical history of Tolkien, the first section, Context and Criticism, examines and contrasts the historical and intellectual context of the books, films and their criticism. The second, Space, Place and Communities, turns to the philosophical and post-colonial concerns which structure contemporary understandings of the book and film. The third section, Gender, Sexuality and Class, shows how these issues are depicted in the novles and films. The final section, Tolkien's Futures, looks at the continuing influence of his work in both more traditional literary forms and in contemporary game and electronic narrative
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ISBN
9780826484604
Publisert
2005-12-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Vekt
290 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224

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Biographical note

Robert Eaglestone is Professor of Contemporary Literature and Thought at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.