J. R. R. Tolkien Six Decades of Criticism

Name: J. R. R. Tolkien Six Decades of Criticism
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ISBN: 9780313250057

ISBN-10: 0313250057

ISBN-13: 9780313250057

Edition: 1986

Authors: Judith A. Johnson

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This bibliography of works by and about one of the foremost fantasy writers of the twentieth century contains notes on hundreds of reviews, articles, essays, theses, dissertations, and books. The book's organization is chronological, each chapter devoted to a particular era and time frame in the Tolkien history. Each chapter contains a brief introductory essay that describes works by Tolkien published within a particular time frame and summarizes the patterns or trends of critical response during the period covered. Following this is an alphabetical by title listing of works by Tolkien and a chronologically organized bibliography of Tolkien criticism. The final chapter offers a preview of…

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List price: $99.95
Copyright year: 1986
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/13/1986
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 275
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



The First Three Decades: 1922-1953; Before and After the Hobbit



The Fourth Decade: 1954-1963; the Lord of the Rings, Phase One



The Fifth Decade: 1964-1973; All is Controversy



The Sixth Decade, 1974-1984; the Work Goes Ever On



The Future


Appendix: Tolkien-Related Organizations, Societies, and Publications


Index of Critics


Index of Tolkien's Works and Critical Response to Them


About the Author