Bruno Bacelli: How to Misunderstand Tolkien

Cover: 9781476686943 | How to Misunderstand Tolkien | The Critics and the Fantasy Master

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Beschreibung

J.R.R. Tolkien is an author beloved by many, but people forget the hostile reception of his work from several literary critics, who despised (and some who continue to despise) him and his readers. Other intellectuals and critics have a more positive opinion of his work, but some read aspects of his books or his beliefs to fit their own agendas. Over the decades, scholars have claimed that Tolkien represents a myriad of (sometimes contradictory) political positions. Whether these scholars act out of disdain for Tolkien or from a simple misread of his works, the outcome is a muddled distortion of who Tolkien really was.
This book peels back the discourse in an attempt to reveal the true nature of an author who so often defies categorization. Using all possible nuance, chapters explore the villains of Lord of the Rings, its female heroines and its moral compass, as well as its definitions of heroism and failure. This book hopes to provide a uniquely accurate and objective assessment of one of the most misunderstood writers of our time.

Über den Autor

Bruno Bacelli is a fantasy literature enthusiast with a long experience as a columnist in the online magazine Fantasy Magazine, from 2007 to 2016. He has written several novels and short stories. He lives in Milan, Italy.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments¿vi

Preface¿1

Introduction¿3

1.¿Criticism of Tolkien's Style and Themes¿7

2.¿The Anti-Modernist and Political Tolkien¿45

3.¿Race Issues¿103

4.¿Sex and Gender in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy¿119

5.¿Religion and Tolkien¿147

Conclusion¿165

Chapter Notes¿173

Bibliography¿183

Index¿187

Erscheinungsjahr:	2022
Genre:	Importe , Lyrik & Dramatik
Rubrik:	Belletristik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
ISBN-13:	9781476686943
ISBN-10:	1476686947
Sprache:	Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage:	Paperback
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Bacelli, Bruno
Hersteller:	McFarland
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	229 x 152 x 13 mm
Von/Mit:	Bruno Bacelli
Erscheinungsdatum:	01.09.2022
Gewicht:	0,336 kg

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