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245 14 a| The keys of Middle-Earth :b| discovering medieval literature through the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien /c| Stuart Lee, Elizabeth Solopova.;

250 a| 2nd edition.;

264 1 a| Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire :b| Palgrave Macmillan,c| 2015.;

300 a| xv, 380 pages ;c| 24 cm;

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520 a| "The Keys of Middle-earth is aimed at admirers of J.R.R. Tolkien's fiction, or the filmed version of Peter Jackson. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the medieval languages and texts that inspired Tolkien's Middle-earth aimed at those new to the area. Using key episodes in The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings, medieval texts are presented in their original language with translations, plus supporting essays on Tolkien the medievalist, the medieval languages, and key themes - such as the epic, runes, and Tolkien's poetry. This new edition includes essays on Gothic, Celtic, and Finnish literature; extracts from the Kalevala; further Old English texts; and has been updated to reflect recent scholarship and recent publications (e.g. Tolkien's translation of Beowulf). An essential book for all Tolkien readers who wish to delve deeper into the background to his mythology"--c| Provided by publisher.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references and index.;

505 0 a| 1. How to Use This Book -- 2. Introduction. 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Medieval Literature and language: the basics -- 2.3 Specific medieval languages and literatures -- 2.4 Thematic and Technical Parallels -- 3. The Editions -- 4. The Texts. Túrin Turambar: the Kalevala, the Cowbone whistle -- 4.2 Eärendil: Christ I -- 4.3 Gandalf and the Dwarves: Völuspá -- 4.4 Bilbo and Gollum's riddle game: Solomon and Saturn, Vafprúðnismál, and two Old English riddles -- 4.5 Bilbo meets Smaug: Beowulf -- 4.6 The elves at Rivendell: Sir Orfeo -- 4.7 Legolas's lament of the stones: The ruins -- 4.8 The fight at Balin's tomb: The fight at Finnsburg and Cynewulf and Cyneheard -- 4.9 The crossing of the Nimrodel: Pearl -- 4.10 Boromir's death: Beowulf -- 4.11 Treebeard's list: Maxims -- 4.12 The Rohirrim: The wanderer and Beowulf -- 4.13 The Battle of Pelennor Fields, the death of Théoden, and the arrival of the mûmakil: The Battle of Maldon, Ælfric's homily on the Macabees, and Jordanes, Getica -- 4.14 The landscape of Mordor: Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight -- 4.15 The final journey: The seafarer.;

600 10 a| Tolkien, J. R. R.q| (John Ronald Reuel),d| 1892-1973x| Criticism and interpretation.=| ^A26899;

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650 0 a| Literature, Medievalx| Adaptationsx| History and criticism.=| ^A14272;

650 0 a| Fantasy fiction, Englishx| History and criticism.=| ^A26901;

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The keys of Middle-Earth : discovering medieval literature through the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien / Stuart Lee, Elizabeth Solopova.

Author/creator	Lee, Stuart D. author.
Other author	Solopova, Elizabeth, author.
Format	Book
Edition	2nd edition.
Publication	Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.
Description	xv, 380 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects	Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973--Criticism and interpretation. Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973--Knowledge. --Literature. Literature, Medieval--Adaptations. --History and criticism. Fantasy fiction, English--History and criticism. Literature, Medieval--Appreciation. --England. Middle Earth (Imaginary place)

Contents	1. How to Use This Book -- 2. Introduction. 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Medieval Literature and language: the basics -- 2.3 Specific medieval languages and literatures -- 2.4 Thematic and Technical Parallels -- 3. The Editions -- 4. The Texts. Túrin Turambar: the Kalevala, the Cowbone whistle -- 4.2 Eärendil: Christ I -- 4.3 Gandalf and the Dwarves: Völuspá -- 4.4 Bilbo and Gollum's riddle game: Solomon and Saturn, Vafprúðnismál, and two Old English riddles -- 4.5 Bilbo meets Smaug: Beowulf -- 4.6 The elves at Rivendell: Sir Orfeo -- 4.7 Legolas's lament of the stones: The ruins -- 4.8 The fight at Balin's tomb: The fight at Finnsburg and Cynewulf and Cyneheard -- 4.9 The crossing of the Nimrodel: Pearl -- 4.10 Boromir's death: Beowulf -- 4.11 Treebeard's list: Maxims -- 4.12 The Rohirrim: The wanderer and Beowulf -- 4.13 The Battle of Pelennor Fields, the death of Théoden, and the arrival of the mûmakil: The Battle of Maldon, Ælfric's homily on the Macabees, and Jordanes, Getica -- 4.14 The landscape of Mordor: Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight -- 4.15 The final journey: The seafarer.
Abstract	"The Keys of Middle-earth is aimed at admirers of J.R.R. Tolkien's fiction, or the filmed version of Peter Jackson. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the medieval languages and texts that inspired Tolkien's Middle-earth aimed at those new to the area. Using key episodes in The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings, medieval texts are presented in their original language with translations, plus supporting essays on Tolkien the medievalist, the medieval languages, and key themes - such as the epic, runes, and Tolkien's poetry. This new edition includes essays on Gothic, Celtic, and Finnish literature; extracts from the Kalevala; further Old English texts; and has been updated to reflect recent scholarship and recent publications (e.g. Tolkien's translation of Beowulf). An essential book for all Tolkien readers who wish to delve deeper into the background to his mythology"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2015013020
ISBN	9781137454683 (hardback)
ISBN	1137454687 (hardback)
ISBN	9781137454690 (paperback)
ISBN	1137454695 (paperback)

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