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First ever critical study of Tolkien’s little-known essay, which reveals how language invention shaped the creation of Middle-earth and beyond, to George R R Martin’s Game of Thrones.



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‘Anyone who has interest in language, linguistics, storytelling, or simply just fantasy in general should add this to their top shelf’
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A Secret Vice

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A Paperback / softback by J. R. R. Tolkien, Dimitra Fimi, Andrew Higgins

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
    Publication Date: 02/02/2023
    ISBN13: 9780008591762, 978-0008591762
    ISBN10: 0008591768
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    Historical and comparative linguistics Philosophy of language ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: poetry and poets

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    First ever critical study of Tolkien’s little-known essay, which reveals how language invention shaped the creation of Middle-earth and beyond, to George R R Martin’s Game of Thrones.



    Trade Review

    ‘Anyone who has interest in language, linguistics, storytelling, or simply just fantasy in general should add this to their top shelf’
    5* Amazon Reviewer

    ‘An absolute MUST HAVE for any Tolkien fan!’
    5* Amazon Reviewer

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