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There Would Always Be a Fairy Tale: More Essays on Tolkien,Used
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Devoted to Tolkien, the teller of tales and cocreator of the myths they brush against, these essays focus on his lifelong interest in and engagement with fairy stories, the special world that he called farie, a world they both create and inhabit, and with the elements that make that world the special place it is. They cover a range of subjects, from The Hobbit to The Lord of the Rings and their place within the legendarium he called the Silmarillion to shorter works like The Story of Kullervo and Smith of Wootton Major.From the pen of eminent Tolkien scholar Verlyn Flieger, the individual essays in this collection were written over a span of twenty years, each written to fit the parameters of a conference, an anthology, or both. They are revised slightly from their original versions to eliminate repetition and bring them up to date. Grouped loosely by theme, they present an unpatterned mosaic, depicting topics from myth to truth, from social manners to moral behavior, from textual history to the micro particles of Middleearth.Together these essays present a complete picture of a man as complicated as the books that bear his namean independent and unorthodox thinker who was both a believer and a doubter able to maintain conflicting ideas in tension, a teller of tales both romantic and bitter, hopeful and pessimistic, in equal parts tragic and comedic. A man whose work does not seek for right or wrong answers so much as a way to accommodate both; a man of antitheses.Scholars of fantasy literature generally and of Tolkien particularly will find much of value in this insightful collection by a seasoned explorer of Tolkiens world of farie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'There Would Always Be a Fairy Tale: More Essays on Tolkien'? A: The book focuses on J.R.R. Tolkien's lifelong engagement with fairy stories and the concept of faërie, exploring themes from his major works, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, as well as shorter pieces.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection of essays? A: The essays are written by Verlyn Flieger, a noted scholar in Tolkien studies.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'There Would Always Be a Fairy Tale' published? A: The book was published on December 17, 2017.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from the essays? A: Readers can expect a collection of insightful essays that discuss various themes related to myth, truth, and moral behavior within Tolkien's works.
- Q: Are the essays grouped by theme? A: Yes, the essays are loosely grouped by theme, creating an unpatterned mosaic of topics related to Tolkien's literary contributions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone who is new to Tolkien's works? A: While the book is valuable to scholars and enthusiasts, it may also provide insights for new readers interested in understanding Tolkien's themes and literary significance.
- Q: What is the overall tone of the essays in this book? A: The essays present a balanced tone, reflecting on Tolkien as an independent thinker and storyteller, exploring both the romantic and bitter aspects of his narratives.