Ents, elves, and Eriador : the environmental vision of J.R.R. Tolkien
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Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky ;, 2011.
ISBN
9780813129860, 0813129869
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xxvi, 316 pages ; 23 cm
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Published
Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky ;, 2011.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780813129860, 0813129869
Notes
General Note
Originally published: 2006.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Though not often recognized as environmental or agrarian literature, the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien demonstrate a complex and comprehensive ecological philosophy. This work examines the underlying environmental philosophy in Tolkien's major works as well as his lesser-known stories and essays.,Though not often recognized as environmental or agrarian literature, the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien demonstrate a complex and comprehensive ecological philosophy. The ecology of Middle-earth portrayed in ""The Hobbit"", ""The Lord of the Rings"", and ""The Silmarillion"" brings together three potent and convincing elements of preservation and conservation - sustainable agriculture and agrarianism, horticulture independent of utilitarianism, and protection of unspoiled wilderness. Throughout his work, Tolkien reveals his vision of the natural world and environmental responsibility. ""Ents, Elves, and Eriador"" examines the underlying environmental philosophy in Tolkien's major works as well as his lesser-known stories and essays. Matthew Dickerson and Jonathan Evans evaluate Tolkien's writing, especially his Middle-earth legendarium, in the context of modern environmental literature. The authors compare Tolkien's work with that of some of the most important environmental scholars and nature writers of the past century, including Wendell Berry, John Elder, Aldo Leopold, and Scott Sanders, highlighting Tolkien's intellectual depth. A vital contribution to environmental literature and an important addition to Tolkien scholarship, ""Ents, Elves, and Eriador"" offers all fans of Tolkien a new way to understand his writings."--,(source of summary not specified)
Subjects
LC Subjects
Ecocriticism.
Ecology in literature.
Environmental literature -- History and criticism.
Environmentalism.
Human ecology in literature.
Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
Nature in literature.
Tolkien, J. R. R. -- (John Ronald Reuel), -- 1892-1973 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Tolkien, J. R. R. -- (John Ronald Reuel), -- 1892-1973 -- Knowledge -- Environmental sciences.
Ecology in literature.
Environmental literature -- History and criticism.
Environmentalism.
Human ecology in literature.
Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
Nature in literature.
Tolkien, J. R. R. -- (John Ronald Reuel), -- 1892-1973 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Tolkien, J. R. R. -- (John Ronald Reuel), -- 1892-1973 -- Knowledge -- Environmental sciences.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Dickerson, M. T., & Evans, J. D. 1. (2011). Ents, elves, and Eriador: the environmental vision of J.R.R. Tolkien . University Press of Kentucky ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dickerson, Matthew T., 1963- and Jonathan D. 1954- Evans. 2011. Ents, Elves, and Eriador: The Environmental Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien. University Press of Kentucky.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dickerson, Matthew T., 1963- and Jonathan D. 1954- Evans. Ents, Elves, and Eriador: The Environmental Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien University Press of Kentucky, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dickerson, Matthew T., and Jonathan D. 1954- Evans. Ents, Elves, and Eriador: The Environmental Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien University Press of Kentucky ;, 2011.
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