Tolkien, Race and Cultural History: From Fairies to Hobbits

Fimi explores the evolution of Tolkien's mythology throughout his lifetime by examining how it changed as a result of his life story and contemporary cultural and intellectual history. This new approach and scope brings to light neglected aspects of Tolkien's imaginative vision and contextualizes his fiction.

Author: Dimitra Fimi
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 11/01/2008
Pages: 258
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.23h x 6.25w x 0.96d
ISBN: 9780230219519

Review Citation(s):
Chronicle of Higher Education 01/30/2009 pg. 20

About the Author
DIMITRA FIMI lectures in English Literature at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC). Her research interests include the history of fantasy literature, folklore and popular culture, literary adaptations, and the interaction between literature and visual culture.