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By Greg Harvey

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Demystifies key players, their relationships, and their motivations Understand the mythology, characters, and themes of Middle-earth Don't know Gollum from Gandalf? This plain-English guide helps you make sense of the creatures, language, geography, and richly detailed history of the fascinating world of Middle-earth. From the Shire to Mount Doom, from the hobbits to the Ringwraiths, you'll discover the varied sources and inspirations behind Tolkiens stories and comprehend the meanings that lie beneath the surface. Discover: The differences between the books and the movies The historical background of Middle-earth The origins of Tolkiens mythology in European folklore Middle-earths diverse languages Why the Elves were Tolkiens favorites The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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ISBN 9780764541865
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) H234xW185xS20
No. Of Pages 368
On Sale Date 26/09/2003

A basic guide to some of the possible linguistic and mythological origins of Middle earth, and a rudimentary analysis of its many themes and lessons for our world. It includes topics that explore the main themes in Tolkien's works, including immortality and death; the heroic quest; love; fate and free will; and faith and redemption.