Mundos Magicos De El Senor De Los Anillos/The Magical Worlds of The Lord of The Rings

Behind the unforgettable characters, worlds, and battles of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and "The Hobbit" lie a vast range of world myths and historical events that originally inspired J. R. R. Tolkien. From the Finnish epic poem "Kalevala" and the medieval "Beowulf" to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, Tolkien's sources are unpacked and explained for the novice and connoisseur alike. Laid out in dictionary form, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy, but also into the man who brought it to life.Colbert, David is the author of 'Mundos Magicos De El Senor De Los Anillos/The Magical Worlds of The Lord of The Rings ', published 2007 under ISBN 9788466612012 and ISBN 8466612017.