Los Mundos Magicos de el Senor de los Anillos Mitos, Leyendas y Datos Fascinantes |
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Author:
| Colbert, David |
Translator:
| Vidal, Jordi |
Series title: | La Escritura Desatada Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-84-666-1201-2 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
Publisher: | Ediciones B
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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Behind the unforgettable characters, worlds, and battles of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and
The Hobbit lie a vast range of world myths and historical events that originally inspired J. R. R. Tolkien. From the Finnish epic poem
Kalevala and the medieval
Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, Tolkien's sources are unpacked and explained for the novice and connoisseur alike. Laid out in dictionary form, this indispensable guide...
More DescriptionBehind the unforgettable characters, worlds, and battles of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit lie a vast range of world myths and historical events that originally inspired J. R. R. Tolkien. From the Finnish epic poem Kalevala and the medieval Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, Tolkien's sources are unpacked and explained for the novice and connoisseur alike. Laid out in dictionary form, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy, but also into the man who brought it to life.