Little, Brown and Company
Автор Day David

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Tolkien's Ring, at the centre of one of the greatest fantasy tales ever told, is an undeniably iconic and powerful symbol in literature. Tracing centuries of ancient folklore, "The Ring Legends of Tolkien" is a deep and highly informed investigation into the inspiration behind Tolkien's epic fantasy world, exploring the origins of the great symbol of the One Ring, as well as the extraordinary myths and legends that inspired Tolkien's works.

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Tolkien's works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created. "The Illustrated World of Tolkien" gathers together artworks and essays from expert illustrators, painters and etchers, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day, and is an exquisite reference guide for any fan of Tolkien's work, Tolkien's world and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired.

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In J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion, Middle-earth endured cataclysmic wars and critical battles, causing great men, women and mystical creatures to arise, influence and shape the course of it's history. Here in this book, Tolkien expert David Day examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien's portrayal of good and evil, and analyses Middle-earth's most celebrated heroes and the literary, historical and mythological sources that inspired their creation.

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J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", "The Hobbit" and "The Silmarillion" are some of the greatest tales of good versus evil ever told. From the creation of Arda to the War of the Ring, Tolkien's Middle-earth has seen war and rebellion, devastation and loss, in which the powers of darkness emerged. Here in his latest book, best-selling author and Tolkien expert David Day explores Tolkien's portrayal of evil, and the sources that inspired his work: from myth, literature and history.