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Author: Gregory Bassham Publisher: Open Court ISBN: 0812698061 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
The Lord of the Rings is intended to be applicable to the real world of relationships, religion, pleasure, pain, and politics. Tolkien himself said that his grand tale of wizards, orcs, hobbits, and elves was aimed at truth and good morals in the actual world. Analysis of the popular appeal of The Lord of the Rings (on websites and elsewhere) shows that Tolkien fans are hungry for discussion of the urgent moral and cosmological issues arising out of this fantastic epic story. Can political power be wielded for good, or must it always corrupt? Does technology destroy the truly human? Is it morally wrong to give up hope? Can we find meaning in chance events? In The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy, seventeen young philosophy professors, all of them ardent Tolkien fans and most of them contributors to the four earlier volumes in the Popular Culture and Philosophy series, address some of these important issues and show how clues to their solutions may be found in the imaginary world of Middle-earth. The book is divided into five sections, concerned with Power and the Ring, the Quest for Happiness, Good and Evil in Middle-earth, Time and Mortality, and the Relevance
Author: Gregory Bassham Publisher: Open Court ISBN: 0812698061 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
The Lord of the Rings is intended to be applicable to the real world of relationships, religion, pleasure, pain, and politics. Tolkien himself said that his grand tale of wizards, orcs, hobbits, and elves was aimed at truth and good morals in the actual world. Analysis of the popular appeal of The Lord of the Rings (on websites and elsewhere) shows that Tolkien fans are hungry for discussion of the urgent moral and cosmological issues arising out of this fantastic epic story. Can political power be wielded for good, or must it always corrupt? Does technology destroy the truly human? Is it morally wrong to give up hope? Can we find meaning in chance events? In The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy, seventeen young philosophy professors, all of them ardent Tolkien fans and most of them contributors to the four earlier volumes in the Popular Culture and Philosophy series, address some of these important issues and show how clues to their solutions may be found in the imaginary world of Middle-earth. The book is divided into five sections, concerned with Power and the Ring, the Quest for Happiness, Good and Evil in Middle-earth, Time and Mortality, and the Relevance
Author: Colin Duriez Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0752495623 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 251
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This absorbing insight into the mind behind Middle-earth will introduce or remind readers of the abundance that exists in Tolkien's thought and imagination. Interweaving sections explore The Lord of the Rings and its history; the key themes, concepts and images in Tolkein's work; the people and places in his life, and his other writings. At the heart of the book is an indispensible A-Z of middle-earth, with detailed entries on Beings, Places, Things and Events.
Author: Yardumian Publisher: Tate Publishing ISBN: 1617399647 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 328
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Relief and joy fill the Faeltheon survivors when they locate their long-lost island home, but their happiness is tempered with caution. Finding their sanctuary inhabited by Humans alarms many of the Elves, though these Humans seem friendly and open. As the two cultures settle down to share the island together, what challenges will they face? Though all seems to be progressing smoothly, their implacable enemy still seeks to destroy them utterly. Will Corot succeed in his evil plan to annihilate the Faeltheon, or will the island sanctuary truly become the long-desired Elvenhome? 'Elvenhome is a delightful story of joy, friendship, sorrow, fear, and the bending of natural desires to the will of the Creator, knowing He truly knows best...' —Deborah Newren, mother of four 'Elvenhome easily wins five out of five stars for me. The Faeltheon books are full of bittersweet wonder that connects you personally to the Elves and Faeries... Young girls lacking something to believe in will benefit especially from these books. I know I did.' —Abygail Merlino, high school freshman
Author: Ed Greenwood Publisher: Wizards of the Coast ISBN: 0786962070 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 429
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The epic historical saga of the most powerful nation in the Forgotten Realms— as told by the world's co-creators Aided and abetted by a powerful family of wizards, the Obarskyr family has ruled Cormyr since its inception one and a half millennia ago. Now, Cormyr's benevolent king, Azoun IV, lies overcome by a deadly malady from which he may not recover. When the vultures begin to circle, hoping to usurp the throne for their own, many question the loyalty of the king’s wizard and advisor, Vangerdahast. It is against this crisis of state that the history of the Forest Kingdom unfolds, relaying the previously untold story of a nation, its rulers, and its wizards.
Author: C. A. Zraik Publisher: CA Zraik ISBN: 1458018970 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 97
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Book Two in the Roamer Series:Jake finds himself mixed up with a whole bunch of bones that bite back. The only way to put these bones to rest is to find the Elf Lords. The Elven magic is corrupt and the world of Cherwick is suffering. But the Elf Lords have been gone a long time from their home in Eravelly, and no one knows where or how to find them.
Author: David Day Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0684839792 Category : Fantasy fiction, English Languages : en Pages : 285
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The first encyclopedic illustrated guide to the world of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands, this book brings together every important aspect of Tolkien's vast cosmology. More than five hundred alphabetical entries cover five major subject areas: history, geography, sociology, natural history and biography. The maps, genealogies and time-charts, together with the illustrations of characters, places adn events, reveal to the reader the full dramatic sweep and splendor of Tolkien's world.
Author: Emanuel Fynn Publisher: Vincent Noot ISBN: 8832520184 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 154
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The journey continues. It doesn't stop. The retrieval of the first diamond is just the beginning of Terra's future. The challenges of its varied landscape and the creatures lurking beneath the soil stand prepared to test Vesus' courage once again. Accompanied by valiant warriors with shared goals, the pursuit to his captured bride and the liberation of the elven race is defined by some of the most lethal circumstances they have ever faced. The magical diamonds they seek are hidden amidst frightening foes and perilous puzzles. However, the determined elves are not without purpose and show the power of perseverance as they explore every possible location to finish what they started...
Author: Matthew Davenport Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1847288219 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 334
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Correlya, 2nd Edition, is the culmination of 6 years of independent game design. It is a full-length role-playing game complete with all the rules needed for immediate play. This core book also details the fantasy world of Correlya in extravagant detail. If you are looking for a cutting-edge, rules-savvy, intelligent role playing game, look no further. Take a sneak preview for a bit of what this game has to offer!
Author: David Day Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1667207733 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 256
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Full-color maps and illustrations from every reach of Middle-earth make this an essential guide to exploring Tolkien’s world. Full-color maps and illustrations are accompanied by vivid descriptions of all the fantastical places and creatures of Middle-earth and the Undying Lands. Fans of The Lord of the Rings will find this atlas from best-selling author and Tolkien scholar David Day to be a helpful tool in navigating the path from the Shire to Mount Doom, with many stops and detours along the way. This deluxe hardcover edition is an expanded version An Atlas of Tolkien (2015) and features an embossed and foil-stamped cover, plus gilded edges to make it a handsome addition to your home library. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Author: Gregory Bassham
Author: Gregory Bassham
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Author: C. A. Zraik
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Author: Matthew Davenport
Author: David Day