Twenty-First-Century Tolkien
What Middle-Earth Means To Us Today
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Atlantic Books
Published:7th Sep '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£20.00(9781838956943)
This book offers a fresh look at J.R.R. Tolkien, exploring the relevance of his work and its impact on contemporary society.
In Twenty-First-Century Tolkien, Nick Groom offers a fresh and engaging perspective on J.R.R. Tolkien's work, highlighting the profound relevance of Middle-Earth in today's world. This radical reassessment delves into the myriad influences that shaped Tolkien's imagination and explores how his creations resonate with contemporary audiences. By examining the themes of friendship, failure, and environmental concerns, Groom illustrates how Tolkien's narratives continue to inspire and provoke thought long after their initial publication.
The book not only traces the origins of Tolkien's iconic works but also considers the adaptations that have brought his stories to new generations. From Peter Jackson's acclaimed film trilogies to the recent series The Rings of Power, Groom contextualizes these adaptations within the broader cultural landscape, showing how they contribute to the ongoing legacy of Tolkien's mythology. This exploration reveals the ways in which Middle-Earth serves as a mirror reflecting modern societal challenges and aspirations.
As readers journey through the pages of Twenty-First-Century Tolkien, they are invited to reflect on the enduring impact of Tolkien's vision. Groom's insightful analysis encourages a deeper understanding of the themes that permeate Tolkien's work, making it clear that his stories hold significant relevance in our post-Covid era. This book is an essential read for both longtime fans and newcomers to Tolkien's enchanting world.
Fascinating... Wonderfully exhilarating...In a rousing finale, Groom suggests that Tolkien is exactly the writer we need at this particularly perilous moment, as we emerge, Hobbit-like, from our holes and try to imagine a new kind of life in this post-pandemic age. * Mail on Sunday *
Each chapter displays a mastery of both the works in question - whether books or adaptations - and of the vast corpus of Tolkien scholarship. Narratives of literary production or of Hollywood bureaucratic processes rarely come as absorbing as Groom's... Illuminating... Groom's explorations of Tolkien's sources... are always provocative and often ingenious. * Literary Review *
This fascinating book explores The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings from their genesis through all the different major adaptations of the Tolkien 'legendarium.' It starts off neatly summarizing Tolkien's life and influences - such as his friendship with W.H. Auden and C.S. Lewis. * Wall Street Journal *
Provides a fresh study of the impact Tolkien has on contemporary readers' and viewers' understanding of good, evil, war, and conflict. * Library Journal *
A loving ode to J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series. An adventure worth taking. * Publishers Weekly *
A modern journey through Tolkien's work, which has engendered a rich field of cultural activity. A thought-provoking examination. With the authority of extensive research, Groom unpacks the reasons for the appeal of Tolkien to a new generation. * Kirkus Reviews *
An excellent, perceptive and superbly crafted analysis of the way our ever-changing world has responded to Tolkien. A stunning achievement. -- Brian Sibley, award-winning author of The Fall of Númenor
ISBN: 9781838957001
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 34mm
Weight: 428g
480 pages
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