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by: Mathew Lyons
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.912
EAN: 9781860111396
ISBN: 1860111394
Label: Cadogan Guides
Manufacturer: Cadogan Guides
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 210
Publication Date: May 01, 2004
Publisher: Cadogan Guides
Sales Rank: 955949
Studio: Cadogan Guides
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Mathew Lyons traces the influence of England and its landscapes in J.R.R Tolkien's world famous novels. Written from both the perspective of an avid Tolkien fan and a historical/literary interest in mythology and the influence of the landscape on Tolkien's work, Lyons follows in the footsteps of Tolkien through England, identifying the places that most arguably influenced Tolkien's creation of 'Middle Earth'.
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Rating: - A journey into history and myth
Anyone who is remotely interested in Tolkien - especially why and how he came to write something as extraordinary as Lord of the Rings - would really enjoy this book. Lyons takes you on a series of journeys through the English countryside that Tolkien loved and which inspired his work, explaining the kind of history and myths that surround them and how they relate to Middle Earth. He also visits the places where Tolkien lived and shows - a bit to my surprise to be honest - how personal Tolkien's ... Read More
Rating: - The Land That Inspired Middle Earth
Peter Jackson's triumphant victory at this year's Oscars has left most of us dazzled. It was a fitting reward for his epic eight-year quest to put The Lord of the Rings on film. For better, or worse, the films released a tidal wave of emotions from the legions of Tolkien readers world-wide. I admit to being one of those who first saw the films and then went to read the books. I am glad for the effort, because it introduced me to the vast legendary world of Middle Earth as it was meant to be experienced, ... Read More
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