Reading The Lord of the Rings - by Robert Eaglestone (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Beginning with an analysis of the critical history of Tolkien, the first section, Context and Criticism, examines and contrasts the historical and intellectual context of the books, films and their criticism. The second, Space, Place and Communities, turns to the philosophical and post-colonial concerns which structure contemporary understandings of the book and film. The third section, Gender, Sexuality and Class, shows how these issues are depicted in the novles and films. The final section, Tolkien's Futures, looks at the continuing influence of his work in both more traditional literary forms and in contemporary game and electronic narrative ><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><br/>J.R.R. Tolkien's <em>The Lord of the Rings</em> is one of the most popular books of the twentieth century and the recent film adaptations have made box office records. This book provides a comprehensive critical and theoretical analysis of both the book and films. Beginning with an introduction to the critical history of Tolkien's work, the book offers different ways of reading the works through key critical approaches like philosophical, postcolonial and gender criticism. Chapters focus on core topics and concepts such as time, home, the gothic, the concept of the ring, women, homosexuality and show how focusing on these questions can enable different readings of the novels and films. The final section looks at the continuing influence of Tolkien's work on fantasy fiction and in contemporary game and electronic narratives. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>'...the articles are easily comprehensible to ordinary educated readers with no background in poststructuralism or subaltern studies...there is plenty here to stimulate thought as well as argument. Altogether, this is a highly recommendable read, at an affordable price.' Amonhen 199 Bulletin of the Tolkien SocietyÂ<br><br>Review (Dutch)  'Lembas' - Magazine of the Dutch Tolkien Society - Unquendor<br><br>mention- Today's Books, Oct. 10, 2006<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Robert Eaglestone is Professor of Contemporary Literature and Thought at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.
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