{"product_id":"the-origins-of-tolkiens-middleearth-for-dummies-9780764541865","title":"The Origins of Tolkiens Middleearth For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...a great book...helps readers make sense of the creatures, language, geography and richly-detailed history of Middle earth...\" (\u003ci\u003eShields Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e, Dec 03)  \u003cp\u003e\"...a mine of information?a must-have for anyone interested in exploring the epic tales of the four ages of Middle earth...\" (\u003ci\u003eDundee Evening Telegraph and Post\u003c\/i\u003e, Dec 03)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Geography of Middle-earth 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Worlds of Middle-earth 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Lands of Middle-earth and Beyond 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Beings of Middle-earth 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Divine Ainur 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Fair Race of Elves 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Mortal Race of Men 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Hardy Race of Dwarves 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Those Homespun Hobbits 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Wily Wizards 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Beorn, Tom Bombadil, and Treebeard 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The Enemy and His Minions 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The History of Middle-earth 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: The Valarian Ages 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: The First Three Ages and Then Some 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Languages of Middle-earth 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Tolkien and Language 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: The Tongues of Tolkien 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Themes and Mythology of Middle-earth 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: The Struggle Between Good and Evil 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Immortality and Death 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: The Heroic Quest 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Chivalry and True Love 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Fate and Free Will 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Faith and Redemption 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ring-related Myths 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ecological Themes 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Sex and Gender 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Top Ten Battles in the War of the Ring 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Top Ten Online Middle-earth Resources 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Top Ten Ways The Lord of the Rings Books Differ from the Movies 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 319\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865859010903,"sku":"9780764541865","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780764541865.jpg?v=1722275917","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-origins-of-tolkiens-middleearth-for-dummies-9780764541865","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}