A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien

<p>This is a complete resource for scholars and students of Tolkien, as well as avid fans, with coverage of his life, work, dominant themes, influences, and the critical reaction to his writing.</p> <ul> <li>An in-depth examination of Tolkien’s entire work by a cadre of top scholars</li> <li>Provides up-to-date discussion and analysis of Tolkien’s scholarly and literary works, including his latest posthumous book, <i>The Fall of Arthur</i>, as well as addressing contemporary adaptations, including the new Hobbit films</li> <li>Investigates various themes across his body of work, such as mythmaking, medieval languages, nature, war, religion, and the defeat of evil</li> <li>Discusses the impact of his work on art, film, music, gaming, and subsequent generations of fantasy writers</li> </ul>