HarperCollins Tolkien On Fairy-Stories, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Paperback, Verlyn Flieger and Douglas A. Anderson

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Description: A new expanded edition of Tolkien's most famous, and most important essay, which defined his conception of fantasy as a literary form, and which led to the writing of The Lord of the Rings. Accompanied by a critical study of the history and writing of the text. HarperCollins Tolkien On Fairy-Stories, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Paperback, Verlyn Flieger and Douglas A. Anderson - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

 

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Dimensions: 129x198mm

Keywords: Tolkein,faery,myth

ISBN: 9780007582914

 
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Author: Jan DROGE

Rating: 5

Review: I was made aware of this book through the "prancing pony" podcast. The essay by Tolkien on faeries gives a great insight on how he thought about fantasy, reality, imagination, the role of the reader, inspiration / creation vs re-production and moral fiction. I would recommend this as a read in any case, but I must say I "took more from it", thanks to the podcast that gave some guidance and highlighted key passages and messages of the essay.

 

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Review: Book is awesome, but was frustrated that the second hand copy I bought had lines literally THROUGH the text.

 

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