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Tolkien On FairyStories,Used
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A new expanded edition of Tolkiens most famous, and most important essay, which defined his conception of fantasy as a literary form, and which led to the writing of The Lord of the Rings. Accompanied by a critical study of the history and writing of the text.J.R.R. Tolkien''s 'On Fairystories' is his moststudied and mostquoted essay, an exemplary personal statement of his views on the role of imagination in literature, and an intellectual tour de force vital for understanding Tolkien''s achievement in the writing of The Lord of the Rings.'On Fairystories' comprises about 18,000 words. What is littleknown is that when Tolkien expanded the essay in 1943, he wrote many more pages of his views that were originally condensed into or cut from the published version. An estimate is difficult, but these unpublished passages perhaps amount to half again as much writing as the essay itself. These passages contain important elaborations of his views on other writers, and their publication represents a significant addition to Tolkien studies. Included in this new critical study of the work are:An introductory essay setting the stage for Tolkien''s 1939 lecture (the origin of the essay) and placing it within a historical context.A history of the writing of ''On Fairystories'', beginning with coverage of the original lecture as delivered, and continuing through to first publication in 1947.The essay proper as published in corrected form in Tree and Leaf (1964).Commentary on the allusions in the text, and notes about the revisions Tolkien made to the text as published in Tree and Leaf.Important material not included in the essay as published, with commentary by the editors.Contained within On Fairystories are the roots of the tree of tales that bore such glittering fruit in Tolkiens published and unpublished work. Here, at last, Flieger and Anderson reveal through literary archaeology the extraordinary genesis of this seminal work and discuss, in their engaging commentary, how what Tolkien discovered during the writing of the essay would shape his writing for the rest of his life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Tolkien On Fairy-Stories' about? A: 'Tolkien On Fairy-Stories' is an expanded edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's influential essay, which explores his views on fantasy as a literary form. It includes previously unpublished passages and a critical study of the essay's history and development.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Douglas A. Anderson, who provides insights and commentary on Tolkien's work.
- Q: How long is the essay in 'Tolkien On Fairy-Stories'? A: The essay itself comprises approximately 18,000 words, with additional unpublished material that may equal around half of that length.
- Q: What new content is included in this expanded edition? A: This edition contains additional unpublished passages by Tolkien, an introductory essay, a history of the writing process, and commentary on the text's allusions and revisions.
- Q: Is 'Tolkien On Fairy-Stories' suitable for academic study? A: 'Tolkien On Fairy-Stories' is highly regarded in academic circles and is suitable for study, offering critical insights into Tolkien's views and his impact on fantasy literature.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Tolkien On Fairy-Stories' published? A: The book was published on August 14, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does 'Tolkien On Fairy-Stories' have? A: 'Tolkien On Fairy-Stories' has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Letters', focusing on Tolkien's literary contributions and thoughts.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: 'Tolkien On Fairy-Stories' is available in new condition.