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  • J.R.R. Tolkien

    Author of the Century

    by Tom Shippey ...
    The definitive Tolkien companion—an indispensable guide to The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and more, from the author of The Road to Middle-earth.This "highly erudite celebration and exploration of Tolkien's works [is] enormous fun," declared the Houston Chronicle, and Tom Shippey, a prominent medievalist and scholar of fantasy, "deepens your understanding" without "making you forget your ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Road to Middle-earth

    How J. R. R. Tolkien created a new mythology

    by Tom Shippey ...
    A detailed and fascinating journey to the roots of The Lord of the Rings, by award-winning Tolkien expert Professor Tom Shippey.The Road to Middle-Earth is a fascinating and accessible exploration of J.R.R.Tolkien’s creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Tom Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien’s professional background led him to write The Hobbit and how he created a work of timeless charm ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Ents, Elves, and Eriador

    The Environmental Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien

    by Matthew Dickerson, Jonathan Evans, Tom Shippey ...
    Series series Culture of the Land
    "A fascinating ecocritical evaluation" of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and other works of the master fantasist ( Northeastern Naturalist).The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion are rarely considered to be works of environmental literature or mentioned together with such authors as John Muir, Rachel Carson, or Aldo Leopold. Nonetheless, Tolkien's vision of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Medievalism: Key Critical Terms

    by Elizabeth Emery, Elizabeth Fay, Gwendolyn Morgan, Jonathan Hsy, Juanita Feros Ruys, Kathleen Biddick, Kevin Moberly, Kevin Murphy, Laura Morowitz, Lauryn S. Mayer0, Richard Utz2, Lisa Reilly3, Louise D'Arcens4, Professor M J Toswell5, Martha Carlin6, Martin Arnold7, Matthew Fisher8, Michael A Cramer9, Nadia Altschul0, Nadia Margolis1, Nils Holger Petersen2, Amy S. Kaufman3, Pamela Clements4, Tom Shippey5, Vincent Ferre6, William Calin7, Zrinka Stahuljak8, Professor Angela Jane Weisl9, Brent Moberly0, Carol L. Robinson1, Clare A Simmons2, David Matthews3, E L Risden4 ...
    The discipline of medievalism has produced a great deal of scholarship acknowledging the "makers" of the Middle Ages: those who re-discovered the period from 500 to 1500 by engaging with its cultural works, seeking inspiration from them, or fantasizing about them. Yet such approaches - organized by time period, geography, or theme - often lack an overarching critical framework. This volume aims to ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Complete Old English Poems

    Series series The Middle Ages Series
    From the riddling song of a bawdy onion that moves between kitchen and bedroom to the thrilling account of Beowulf's battle with a treasure-hoarding dragon, from the heart-rending lament of a lone castaway to the embodied speech of the cross upon which Christ was crucified, from the anxiety of Eve, who carries "a sumptuous secret in her hands / And a tempting truth hidden in her heart," to the ... Read more

    $107.99 USD

  • The Road to Middle-Earth

    How J. R. R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology

    by Tom Shippey ...
    "Uniquely qualified to explicate Tolkien's worldview," this journey into the roots of the Lord of the Rings is a classic in its own right (Salon.com).*From beloved epic fantasy classic to record-breaking cinematic success, J.R.R. Tolkien's story of four brave hobbits has enraptured the hearts and minds of generations. Now, readers can go deeper into this enchanting lore with a revised edition of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Laughing Shall I Die

    Lives and Deaths of the Great Vikings

    by Tom Shippey ...
    In this robust new account of the Vikings, Tom Shippey explores their mindset, and in particular their fascination with scenes of heroic death. The book recounts many of the great bravura scenes of Old Norse literature, including the Fall of the House of the Skjoldungs, the clash between the two great longships Ironbeard and Long Serpent and the death of Thormod the skald. The most exciting book ... Read more

    $17.29 USD

  • J. R. R. Tolkien

    Author of the Century

    by Tom Shippey ...
    The definitive critical study of Tolkien’s greatest works by the respected and world renowned Tolkien scholar Professor T.A. Shippey.Following the unprecedented and universal acclaim for The Lord of the Rings, the respected academic and world-renowned Tolkien scholar, Professor Tom Shippey, presents us with a fascinating and informed companion to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, in particular focusing ... Read more

    $1.49 USD

  • The Complete Old English Poems

    Series series The Middle Ages Series
    From the riddling song of a bawdy onion that moves between kitchen and bedroom to the thrilling account of Beowulf's battle with a treasure-hoarding dragon, from the heart-rending lament of a lone castaway to the embodied speech of the cross upon which Christ was crucified, from the anxiety of Eve, who carries "a sumptuous secret in her hands / And a tempting truth hidden in her heart," to the ... Read more

    $134.99 USD