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'''''The J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment''''' is a 2006 reference book edited by [[Michael D.C. Drout]]. A team of 127 Tolkien scholars covers topics of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s fiction, his academic works, his intellectual and spiritual influences, and his biography. Co-editors were [[Douglas A. Anderson]] and [[Verlyn Flieger]], [[Marjorie Burns]] and [[Tom Shippey]].
The '''''J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment''''' is a massive reference book published in [[2006]], edited by [[Michael D.C. Drout]], co-edited by [[Douglas A. Anderson]], [[Marjorie Burns]], [[Verlyn Flieger]], and [[Tom Shippey]].
==Contents==
*[[J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment/List of Articles|List of Articles]]
==From the publisher==
A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field.


Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J. R. R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements- including his translations of medieval texts- teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics:
The book conains 550 articles contributed by a team of 127 Tolkien scholars, covering topics of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s fiction, his academic works, his intellectual and spiritual influences, and his biography.
* Adaptations
* Art and illustrations
* Characters in Tolkien's work
* Critical history and scholarship
* Influence of Tolkien
* Languages
* Biography
* Literary sources
* Literature
* Creatures and peoples of Middle-earth
* Objects in Tolkien's work
* Places in Tolkien's work
* Reception of Tolkien
* Medieval scholars
* Scholarship by Tolkien
* Medieval literature
* Stylistic elements
* Themes in Tolkien's works
* Theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophers
* Tolkien's contemporary history and culture
* Works of literature


The work is edited by [[Michael D.C. Drout]], from Wheaton College, with the participation of [[Tom Shippey]], [[Verlyn Flieger]], [[Marjorie Burns]], and [[Douglas Anderson]].
A paperback edition was released on [[20 December]] [[2013]].


==Corrigenda==
==Contents==
See the [[J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment/List of Articles|List of the articles]]


Corrigenda noted by the users of Tolkien Gateway (containing issues not found the official [http://wormtalk.blogspot.com/2007/02/j.html Corrigenda])
==From the publisher==
{{blockquote|A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field.
<br><br>Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J.R.R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements- including his translations of medieval texts-teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics:}}
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* ''Adaptations''
* ''Art and illustrations''
* ''Characters in Tolkien's work''
* ''Critical history and scholarship''
* ''Influence of Tolkien''
* ''Languages''
* ''Biography''
* ''Literary sources''
* ''Literature''
* ''Creatures and peoples of Middle-earth''
* ''Objects in Tolkien's work''
* ''Places in Tolkien's work''
* ''Reception of Tolkien''
* ''Medieval scholars''
* ''Scholarship by Tolkien''
* ''Medieval literature''
* ''Stylistic elements''
* ''Themes in Tolkien's works''
* ''Theological/philosophical concepts and philosophers''
* ''Tolkien's contemporary history and culture''
* ''Works of literature''
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==Publication history and gallery==
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*Routledge, hardcover ([[2006]]), pp. 808. ISBN 0415969425
*Routledge, paperback ([[2013]]), ISBN 0415865115


==See also==
==See also==
*[[:Category:JRRTE contributors|Contributors to the J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia]]
* [[:Category:JRRTE contributors|Contributors to the J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia]]
* ''[[The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide]]''


==External links==
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* [http://wormtalk.blogspot.com/2007/02/j.html Corrigenda and other documents relating to the J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia]
* [http://wormtalk.blogspot.com/2007/02/j.html Corrigenda and other documents relating to the J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia]
* [http://wormtalk.blogspot.com/search?q=Tolkien+Encyclopedia General list of posts on Michael Drout’s blog relating to the J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia]
* [http://wormtalk.blogspot.com/search?q=Tolkien+Encyclopedia General list of posts on Michael Drout’s blog relating to the J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia]
* [http://users.bestweb.net/~jfgm/EncyclopediaDiary/ squire's J. R. R. Tolkien Encyclopedia diary]
* [http://users.bestweb.net/~jfgm/EncyclopediaDiary/ Squire's J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia diary]


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Latest revision as of 12:01, 8 March 2023

J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia:
Scholarship and Critical Assessment
J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia 2006.jpg
EditorMichael D.C. Drout, associated editors: Douglas A. Anderson, Marjorie Burns, Verlyn Flieger, and Tom Shippey
PublisherRoutledge
Released10 October 2006
FormatHardcover, paperback
Pages808
ISBN0415969425

The J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment is a massive reference book published in 2006, edited by Michael D.C. Drout, co-edited by Douglas A. Anderson, Marjorie Burns, Verlyn Flieger, and Tom Shippey.

The book conains 550 articles contributed by a team of 127 Tolkien scholars, covering topics of J.R.R. Tolkien's fiction, his academic works, his intellectual and spiritual influences, and his biography.

A paperback edition was released on 20 December 2013.

Contents[edit | edit source]

See the List of the articles

From the publisher[edit | edit source]

A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field.

Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J.R.R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements- including his translations of medieval texts-teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics:

  • Adaptations
  • Art and illustrations
  • Characters in Tolkien's work
  • Critical history and scholarship
  • Influence of Tolkien
  • Languages
  • Biography
  • Literary sources
  • Literature
  • Creatures and peoples of Middle-earth
  • Objects in Tolkien's work
  • Places in Tolkien's work
  • Reception of Tolkien
  • Medieval scholars
  • Scholarship by Tolkien
  • Medieval literature
  • Stylistic elements
  • Themes in Tolkien's works
  • Theological/philosophical concepts and philosophers
  • Tolkien's contemporary history and culture
  • Works of literature

Publication history and gallery[edit | edit source]

2006 hardcover  
2013 paperback  

See also[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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