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{PDF EPUB} Tolkien and the Invention of Myth a Reader by Jane Chance Tolkien & the Invention of Myth a Read Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Tolkien and the Invention of Myth A Reader by Jane Chance Tolkien & The Invention Of Myth A Read. At what stage in J.R.R. Tolkien's reading of other literatures and mythologies did he conceive of the fantastic mythology of Middle-earth that has become so deeply entrenched in contemporary culture? At what point did medieval epic and legend spark Tolkienian myth? The eighteen essays in Tolkien and the Invention of Myth examine the ancient Greek, Latin, Old Norse, Old English, and Finnish sources from which Tolkien appropriated the concepts, images, characterizations, contexts, and theories that inform his own fictional narratives The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Understanding his invented mythologies requires a rediscovery of those tales of larger-than-life gods and heroes found in northern myths. A well-rounded and essential reader for any Tolkien lover, the book includes several essays that provide background and context, explaining Tolkien's literary aesthetic and his interest in folklore, his love of philology, and the philosophical and religious underpinnings of his narratives. Among the contributors are well-known medievalists and Tolkien scholars Marjorie Burns, Michael Drout, Verlyn Flieger, David Lyle Jeffrey, Tom Shippey, and Richard West. Tolkien and the Invention of Myth identifies the various medieval mythologies woven into the elaborate tapestry of Tolkien's work, making it a vital contribution to the study of one of the twentieth century's most influential authors. About the Author: Jane Chance, a professor of English at Rice University, specializes in medieval mythography and is general editor of three series, The Library of Medieval Women, the Praeger Series on the Middle Ages, and Greenwood Guides to Historic Events in the Medieval World. She is the author of more than eighteen books, editions, and translations, including Tolkien’s Art: A Mythology for England and The Lord of the Rings: The Mythology of Power. Bibliographic Details. Title: Tolkien & The Invention Of Myth A Read Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky Publication Date: 2004 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: new. “Tolkien and the Invention of Myth,” edited by Jane Chance. The main points in this essay are how Tolkien came to create the mythology of Middle-Earth and what Tolkien believed mythology and fairy stories were. Michaela Baltasar discusses Tolkien’s discovery and writing of The Lord of the Rings and the creation of Middle-Earth. Baltasar uses excerpts from Tolkien’s letters and “On Fairy Stories” to explain Tolkien’s process. Tolkien did not agree with the two main fairy tale authors of his time about what fairy tales and mythology are for. Tolkiens arguments against those authors is shown and examples are used to support the arguments. The essay portrays how Tolkien’s mythology is a reaction to the authors and how the mythology of Middle-Earth represents Tolkien’s belief of what fairy stories and mythology should be. The essay is a great one to start with if one would like to study or learn how Tolkien’s world came to be. It is also a good reference for learning the purpose and meaning behind the creation of the Middle-Earth stories. This essay is easy to follow, well supported, and well written. It takes from outside sources from Tolkien such as “On Fairy Stories” and his letters. The tales of Middle-Earth are also referenced. The sources help to support the arguments of the essay. “A Rediscovery of Myth” is incredibly useful. It gives a good, strong explanation of Tolkien’s works and how they came to be. I found it very helpful in understanding The Lord of the Rings and with understanding where Tolkien was coming from. It is interesting to read and well supported. I would recommend this essay to anyone who wishes to know more about the origins of The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien’s mythology. “” On the Borders of Old Stories”: Enacting the Past in Beowulf and The Lord of the Rings ,” by Alexandra Bolintineanu. Alexandra Bolintineanu begins this essay by mentioning the strong influence that Beowulf had on Tolkien. Then, the essay goes on to compare Beowulf and The Lord of the Rings by showing the similarities between the texts. There are many similarities between these two stories. Bolintineanu goes on to illustrate Tolkien’s comment about how death and immortality are the main themes of The Lord of the Rings with references from the books themselves. The essay discusses how Frodo’s journey mirrors or is similar to historical tales such as the tale of Eärendil. It ends with comparing the legendary narrative of The Lord of the Rings and Beowulf to a conversation and being another similarity that the texts share. This is a good essay to reference. It is well written and well researched. It is a good example of how similar Beowulf and The Lord of the Rings are with each other. The two texts share multiple similarities and this essay does a good job at show casing those similarities. It is a good representation of how Beowulf influenced Tolkien’s works. I would recommend this essay to anyone who reads The Lord of the Rings , especially to those who have not recognized the similarities between Beowulf and The Lord of the Rings . Tolkien was largely influenced by Beowulf and it is important that those who want to understand where certain elements came from. I feel like it is an excellent source for understanding Tolkien and it does a good job with comparing the two texts. “ Norse and Christian Gods: The Integratice Theology of J.R.R. Tolkien ,” by Marjorie Burns. This essay explores the similarities and elements Tolkien used in his works between the Norse Gods and the Valar. It discusses how Tolkien was very fond of mythology and the issues within Norse mythology. Marjorie Burns goes on to show how many of the Valar seem to be versions of Nordic ones, but with more focused domains and better morals. Tolkien removed the bloodlust and immorality that was common among the Norse Gods and created his Valar. Burns also talks about Tolkien softening the Nordic view of Death and various other changes made to ‘fix’ the Norse Gods. Tolkien’s Valar were more in line with his Christian beliefs. This essay is really well written and discusses the similarities and differences between the Valar and the Norse Gods in an unbiased way. It is very interesting and offers a perspective that is seen through Tolkien’s text that is overlooked at times. The examples used in the essay to support the claims are good examples and represent what Burns is trying to show. I found this essay very helpful because is discusses the Nordic elements in the texts. I would recommend this essay to students who have an interest in how some of Tolkien’s characters came to be and their influences. And also to those who are interested in Norse Mythology and its connection to The Lord of the Rings . I have always seen Nordic elements in the texts and was glad to see why that is. This essay is a good source in my opinion to help form a deeper understanding of Tolkien’s works. “Providence, Fate, and Chance: Boethian Philosophy in The Lord of the Rings,” by Kathleen Dubs. This essay examines the elements of Boethian philosophy in The Lord of the Rings . Providence, fate, and chance are evident throughout The Lord of the Rings . Kathleen Dubs starts with an explanation of why there would be Boethian elements in Tolkien’s works and a little about Boethian philosophy. She then explains how and where Boethian philosophy is seen in the series by quoting parts from Boethius’s Consolation of Philosophy along with passages from The Lord of the Rings that correlate. Providence and fate are discussed as being connected to one another and not separate ideas. Chance is described as being fate with an unexpected outcome. This source would be a decent source for someone who would like to learn about the works that may have influence Tolkien outside of the major ones known and elements that appear in Tolkien’s works. The essay offers a philosophy that few other critics have when reviewing The Lord of the Rings . I found this essay useful because it helps explain some of the seemingly contradictory statements in the text when fate and providence are discussed. Also, as Dubs stated, few other critics have suggested Tolkien being influenced by Boethian philosophy, so it offers a fresh insight to some elements. “A Mythology for Finland: Tolkien and Lӧnnrot as Mythmakers,” by Verlyn Flieger. This essay discusses why Tolkien may have wanted to create or give a mythology to England that was all its own. Verlyn Flieger talks about how the development of a Finnish mythology by Elias Lӧnnrot influenced Tolkein’s desire to do the same for England in a sense. Flieger shows how a mythology for Finland greatly influenced the increast of nationalism of Finland and gave Finland an identity apart from Russia and Sweden. Tolkien was inspired to try and do something similar for England. Although, he ultimately did not achieve that goal in the sense that his mythology did not invoke English Nationalism, but it did give England something new and unique. This essay is interesting and gives a good perspective on why Tolkien decided to undertake the task of writing a mythology for England. There is supporting examples from Tolkien as well as from other sources. It was, however, speculative in many parts. It suggested that Lӧnnrot’s success with the mythology for Finland did have an influence, but there was not a lot of support for the extent of the influence.
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