Summary:

"This work provides a study of Tolkien's life and influences through
an analysis of The History of Middle Earth. The work begins with a
brief biography and an analysis of the major influences in Tolkien's
early life. Following chapters deal with elements common to Tolkien's
popular works, including the cosmogony, theogony, cosmology,
metaphysics, and eschatology of Middle Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-203) and index.

Influences in Tolkien's life -- Tolkien's mythology of creation --
Tolkien's mythology of divine beings -- The physical world of
Middle-earth and of Eä -- Death and immortality among elves and men
-- The last days of Middle-earth -- The final victory.

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 823.912 -- English fiction
LCC Number: PR6039

Book Details:

Language: eng
Physical Description: xi, 220 p. ; 23 cm.
Edition Info: (softcover : alk. paper)

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•	Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism (310)
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