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Author:

Lee, Stuart D., author.

Title:

The keys of Middle-earth : discovering medieval literature through the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien / Stuart Lee, Elizabeth Solopova.

Edition:

2nd edition.

Publisher:

Palgrave Macmillan,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

xv, 380 pages ; 24 cm

Subject:

Tolkien, J. R. R.--(John Ronald Reuel),--1892-1973--Criticism and interpretation.
Tolkien, J. R. R.--(John Ronald Reuel),--1892-1973--Literature.--Literature.
Literature, Medieval--History and criticism.--History and criticism.
Fantasy fiction, English--History and criticism.
Literature, Medieval--Appreciation--England.
Middle Earth (Imaginary place)

Other Authors:

Solopova, Elizabeth, author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

1. How to Use This Book -- 2. Introduction. 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Medieval Literature and language: the basics -- 2.3 Specific medieval languages and literatures -- 2.4 Thematic and Technical Parallels -- 3. The Editions -- 4. The Texts. T©ðrin Turambar: the Kalevala, the Cowbone whistle -- 4.2 E©Þrendil: Christ I -- 4.3 Gandalf and the Dwarves: V©œlusp©Ł -- 4.4 Bilbo and Gollum's riddle game: Solomon and Saturn, Vafpr©ð©ʻnism©Łl, and two Old English riddles -- 4.5 Bilbo meets Smaug: Beowulf -- 4.6 The elves at Rivendell: Sir Orfeo -- 4.7 Legolas's lament of the stones: The ruins -- 4.8 The fight at Balin's tomb: The fight at Finnsburg and Cynewulf and Cyneheard -- 4.9 The crossing of the Nimrodel: Pearl -- 4.10 Boromir's death: Beowulf -- 4.11 Treebeard's list: Maxims -- 4.12 The Rohirrim: The wanderer and Beowulf -- 4.13 The Battle of Pelennor Fields, the death of Th©♭oden, and the arrival of the m©makil: The Battle of Maldon, ©lfric's homily on the Macabees, and Jordanes, Getica -- 4.14 The landscape of Mordor: Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight -- 4.15 The final journey: The seafarer.

Summary:

"The Keys of Middle-earth is aimed at admirers of J.R.R. Tolkien's fiction, or the filmed version of Peter Jackson. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the medieval languages and texts that inspired Tolkien's Middle-earth aimed at those new to the area. Using key episodes in The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings, medieval texts are presented in their original language with translations, plus supporting essays on Tolkien the medievalist, the medieval languages, and key themes - such as the epic, runes, and Tolkien's poetry. This new edition includes essays on Gothic, Celtic, and Finnish literature; extracts from the Kalevala; further Old English texts; and has been updated to reflect recent scholarship and recent publications (e.g. Tolkien's translation of Beowulf). An essential book for all Tolkien readers who wish to delve deeper into the background to his mythology"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1137454695
9781137454690
1137454687
9781137454683

OCLC:

(OCoLC)907931337

LCCN:

2015013020

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)