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100 1 a| Groom, Nick,d| 1966-e| author.=| ^A442541;

245 10 a| Tolkien in the twenty-first century :b| the meaning of Middle-Earth today /c| Nick Groom.;

246 3 a| Tolkien in the 21st century;

250 a| First Pegasus Books cloth edition.;

264 1 a| New York :b| Pegasus Books,c| 2023.;

300 a| xxiii, 454 pages :b| illustrations ;c| 24 cm;

336 a| textb| txt2| rdacontent;

337 a| unmediatedb| n2| rdamedia;

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520 a| "An original and thought-provoking journey into J. R. R. Tolkien's world, revealing how his visionary creation of Middle-Earth is more relevant now than ever before. What is it about Middle-Earth and its inhabitants that has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world? And why does Tolkien's visionary creation continue to fascinate and inspire us eighty-five years after its first publication? Beginning with Tolkien's earliest influences--and drawing on key moments from his life--Tolkien in the Twenty-First Century is an engaging and vibrant reinterpretation of the beloved author's work. Not only does it trace the genesis and inspiration for the original books, but the narrative also explores the later film and literary adaptations that have cemented his reputation as a cultural phenomenon. Delving deep into topics such as friendship, failure, the environment, diversity, and Tolkien's place in a post-Covid age, Nick Groom takes us on an unexpected journey through Tolkien's world, revealing how it is more relevant now than perhaps Tolkien himself ever envisioned"--Jacket.;

505 0 a| Myriad Middle-Earths -- Uncertainty -- The ambiguity of evil -- The hesitancy of good -- Lucid moments -- Just war -- Conclusion: weird things.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-428) and index.;

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

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

600 10 a| Tolkien, J. R. R.q| (John Ronald Reuel),d| 1892-1973x| Settings.=| ^A559477;

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Tolkien in the twenty-first century : the meaning of Middle-Earth today / Nick Groom.

Author/creator	Groom, Nick, 1966- author.
Format	Book
Edition	First Pegasus Books cloth edition.
Publication	New York : Pegasus Books, 2023.
Copyright Date	©2023
Description	xxiii, 454 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects	Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973--Criticism and interpretation. Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973--Influence. Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973--Settings.

Variant title	Tolkien in the 21st century
Contents	Myriad Middle-Earths -- Uncertainty -- The ambiguity of evil -- The hesitancy of good -- Lucid moments -- Just war -- Conclusion: weird things.
Abstract	"An original and thought-provoking journey into J. R. R. Tolkien's world, revealing how his visionary creation of Middle-Earth is more relevant now than ever before. What is it about Middle-Earth and its inhabitants that has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world? And why does Tolkien's visionary creation continue to fascinate and inspire us eighty-five years after its first publication? Beginning with Tolkien's earliest influences--and drawing on key moments from his life--Tolkien in the Twenty-First Century is an engaging and vibrant reinterpretation of the beloved author's work. Not only does it trace the genesis and inspiration for the original books, but the narrative also explores the later film and literary adaptations that have cemented his reputation as a cultural phenomenon. Delving deep into topics such as friendship, failure, the environment, diversity, and Tolkien's place in a post-Covid age, Nick Groom takes us on an unexpected journey through Tolkien's world, revealing how it is more relevant now than perhaps Tolkien himself ever envisioned"--Jacket.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-428) and index.
Genre/form	Literary criticism.
Genre/form	Critiques littéraires.
ISBN	9781639365036
ISBN	1639365036 hardcover
Stock number	Simon & Schuster, Order Dept 100 Front st, Riverside, NJ, USA, 08075 SAN 200-2442

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