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J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment | 
 enlarge | Creator: Michael D. C. Drout
Publisher: Routledge
Category: Book
List Price: $199.00
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 151464
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 808
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.9
ISBN: 0415969425
Dewey Decimal Number: 828.91209
EAN: 9780415969420
ASIN: 0415969425
Publication Date: October 10, 2006
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Product Description
A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume iEncyclopedia/i includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field. brbrCoverage 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: br Adaptationsbr Art and illustrationsbr Characters in Tolkien's workbr Critical history and scholarshipbr Influence of Tolkienbr Languagesbr Biographybr Literary sourcesbr Literaturebr Creatures and peoples of Middle-earthbr Objects in Tolkien's workbr Places in Tolkien's workbr Reception of Tolkienbr Medieval scholarsbr Scholarship by Tolkienbr Medieval literaturebr Stylistic elementsbr Themes in Tolkien's worksbr Theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophersbr Tolkien's contemporary history and culturebr Works of literaturebrbrThe work is edited by Michael D.C. Drout, from Wheaton College, with the participation of Tom Shippey, Verlyn Flieger, Marjorie Burns, and Douglas Anderson.
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 A Fine Addition to the Critical Landscape November 28, 2006
Jason Fisher (Dallas, TX USA)
20 out of 24 found this review helpful
First, in the interests of full disclosure, I should say that I, too, am a contributor to the Encyclopedia. Second, let me explain my rating. I'm inclined to give this impressive reference work five stars -- but cannot quite do so, for two reasons: 1) the price is quite high, indeed in my opinion it is probably higher than necessary, and 2) it isn't quite the book it could have been, had Mike Drout's original vision been realized. For example, it was supposed to include hundreds of illustrations as well as blind entries, etc. There's a whole drama behind the publication of the Encyclopedia ... but that being said, let me focus on the task at hand: offering a capsule review of the work. br / br /It is quite an impressive and diverse collection of entries, by an equally impressive and diverse collection of scholars. I feel quite overwhelmed and honored to be represented among them. Luminaries like Tom Shippey, Verlyn Flieger, Douglas Anderson -- and too many others to begin to name -- give the Encyclopedia tremendous depth. Also, you'll find a wealth of the latest critical approaches and ideas represented here. Mike Drout has accomplished no less than a Herculean labor here -- and it has really paid off. There's definitely plenty to interest any serious Tolkien fan. br / br /But why not make up your own mind? The Encyclopedia has a website, including Mike Drout's introduction (or a draft of it), a list of thematic entries, the full contributor roster -- and most importantly, perhaps, for potential purchasers, seven sample entries. [...]
 Marvelous for serious Tolkien Fans November 4, 2006
Michael W. Perry (Seattle, WA United States)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
For serious fans of Tolken, and particularly those who like to examine it as a work of literature, this book is a marvelous tool edited by a gifted professor and lover of Tolkien. (His blog is at: wormtalk.blogspot dot com.) And if the price is a bit much for your budget, see if your school or public library might be willing to pick up a copy. Disclaimer: I contributed several articles. br / br /--Michael W. Perry, Untangling Tolkien: A Chronology and Commentary for The Lord of the Rings
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