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title=Of Words and Worlds: The Imagination and Subcreation of J.R.R. Tolkien| | |title=Of Words and Worlds: The Imagination and Subcreation of J.R.R. Tolkien | ||
image=[[Image:Of Words and Worlds.jpg|225px]]| | |image=[[Image:Of Words and Worlds.jpg|225px]] | ||
author=[[Mark J.P. Wolf ]]| | |author=[[Mark J.P. Wolf]] | ||
isbn= | |isbn=978-1581826425 | ||
publisher=Cumberland House Publishing| | |publisher=Cumberland House Publishing | ||
date=May 1st, [[2008]]| | |date=May 1st, [[2008]] | ||
format=Hardcover| | |format=Hardcover | ||
pages= 256| | |pages= 256 | ||
amazon=http://www.amazon.com/Words-Worlds-Imagination-Subcreation-Tolkien/dp/1581826427| | |amazon=http://www.amazon.com/Words-Worlds-Imagination-Subcreation-Tolkien/dp/1581826427 | ||
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==From the publisher== | ==From the publisher== | ||
With The Lord of the Rings books frequently topping lists of people's favorites and his imaginary world becoming one of the most successful and influential franchises of all time, J. R. R. Tolkien remains a leading figure in popular culture and in academia. A devout Roman Catholic, he was a model for all Christians in the integration of faith into one's work and life without compromise or apology and an inspiration for a large general audience that might not otherwise be interested in | {{blockquote|With [[The Lord of the Rings]] books frequently topping lists of people's favorites and his imaginary world becoming one of the most successful and influential franchises of all time, J.R.R. Tolkien remains a leading figure in popular culture and in academia. A devout [[Catholicism|Roman Catholic]], he was a model for all Christians in the integration of faith into one's work and life without compromise or apology and an inspiration for a large general audience that might not otherwise be interested in 'Christian literature.' Of Words and Worlds: The Imagination and Subcreation of J.R.R. Tolkien provides an introduction to Tolkien's life, thought, and legacy that focuses specifically on how his imagination and his imaginary world (which he called his subcreation) relates to his life, works, and faith. In it Mark J. Wolf examines numerous themes in Tolkien's work as well as the works themselves: [[The Hobbit]], The Lord of the Rings, [[The Silmarillion]], his shorter fiction, his drawings, and his scholarly writings.The last section of the book looks at Tolkien's lasting legacy, including the fantasy genre that he revived almost single-handedly. Dozens of writers, designers, and filmmakers have been inspired by Tolkien, and his ideas concerning highly detailed and internally consistent imaginary worlds and their making are an inspiration to many.}} | ||
Of Words and Worlds: The Imagination and Subcreation of J. R. R. Tolkien provides an introduction to Tolkien's life, thought, and legacy that focuses specifically on how his imagination and his imaginary world (which he called his subcreation) relates to his life, works, and faith. In it Mark J. Wolf examines numerous themes in Tolkien's work as well as the works themselves: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, his shorter fiction, his drawings, and his scholarly writings. | |||
The last section of the book looks at Tolkien's lasting legacy, including the fantasy genre that he revived almost single-handedly. Dozens of writers, designers, and filmmakers have been inspired by Tolkien, and his ideas concerning highly detailed and internally consistent imaginary worlds and their making are an inspiration to many. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Interview_Mark_Wolf_Of_Words_and_Worlds.php Interview with the author on tolkienlibrary.com] | *[http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Interview_Mark_Wolf_Of_Words_and_Worlds.php Interview with the author on tolkienlibrary.com] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:42, 14 December 2020
| Of Words and Worlds: The Imagination and Subcreation of J.R.R. Tolkien | |
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| Author | Mark J.P. Wolf |
| Publisher | Cumberland House Publishing |
| Released | May 1st, 2008 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-1581826425 |
Of Words and Worlds: The Imagination and Subcreation of J.R.R. Tolkien is an introductory book about the life, works and legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien. It is part of the Leaders in Action series (also containing a similar book on C.S. Lewis).
From the publisher[edit | edit source]
With The Lord of the Rings books frequently topping lists of people's favorites and his imaginary world becoming one of the most successful and influential franchises of all time, J.R.R. Tolkien remains a leading figure in popular culture and in academia. A devout Roman Catholic, he was a model for all Christians in the integration of faith into one's work and life without compromise or apology and an inspiration for a large general audience that might not otherwise be interested in 'Christian literature.' Of Words and Worlds: The Imagination and Subcreation of J.R.R. Tolkien provides an introduction to Tolkien's life, thought, and legacy that focuses specifically on how his imagination and his imaginary world (which he called his subcreation) relates to his life, works, and faith. In it Mark J. Wolf examines numerous themes in Tolkien's work as well as the works themselves: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, his shorter fiction, his drawings, and his scholarly writings.The last section of the book looks at Tolkien's lasting legacy, including the fantasy genre that he revived almost single-handedly. Dozens of writers, designers, and filmmakers have been inspired by Tolkien, and his ideas concerning highly detailed and internally consistent imaginary worlds and their making are an inspiration to many.
