The Road to Middle-Earth
Tom Shippey
Non-Fiction / Philosophy
The Road to Middle-Earth
by Tom Shippey
—· 419 p
Literary Canon20th Century Classicreflectivephilosophical
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"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 Tom Shippey's classic exploration of Middle-earth. From meditations on Tolkien's inspiration to analy…
Pages
419
HMH
Linguistic complexity
4/5
Complex
Thematic complexity
4/5
Rich
Rating
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Reader feel
Literary Analysis Depth10
Tolkien Scholarship10
Worldbuilding8
Prose8
Narration8
Pacing6
Emotional depth4
Plot twists1
My journey
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