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9781403912633
This comprehensive and discriminating account of Tolkien's work has been revised and expanded to take account both of recent developments in scholarship, and of the recent films directed by Peter Jackson. Tracing the development of Tolkien's creative technique over several decades, it explores the bewildering profusion of shorter works, as well as devoting an extended analysis toThe Lord of the Rings. Chapters consider Tolkien's contribution to the history of ideas, and review the critical reception of theLord of the Ringsfilm adaptations and other popular adaptations of his work.Rosebury, Brian is the author of 'Tolkien A Cultural Phenomenon', published 2003 under ISBN 9781403912633 and ISBN 1403912637.
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