War and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien / Janet Brennan Croft.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Croft, Janet Brennan.

Series:

Contributions to the study of science fiction and fantasy 0193-6875 ; no. 106.

Contributions to the study of science fiction and fantasy, 0193-6875 ; no. 106

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973--Criticism and interpretation.

Tolkien, J. R. R.

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973.

Literature and history--Great Britain--History--20th century.

Literature and history.

Criticism and interpretation.

Great Britain.

History.

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973--Knowledge and learning--History.

Fantasy literature, English--History and criticism.

Fantasy literature, English.

Middle Earth (Imaginary place).

War in literature.

Physical Description:

175 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2004.

Contents:

2. The Great War and Tolkien's Memory 13

3. World War I Themes in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings 33

4. World War II: "The Young Perish and the Old Linger, Withering" 57

5. Military Leaders and Leadership 73

6. "The Dull Backwaters of the Art of Killing": Training, Tactics, Strategy, and Battlefield Communication 105

7. "War Must Be, While We Defend Our Lives": Philosophy, Pathology, and Conclusions 127

Appendix A A Chronology of J.R.R. Tolkien's World War I Experiences 149

Appendix B A Chronology of J.R.R. Tolkien's Family's World War II Experiences 155.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [159]-167) and index.

ISBN:

0313325928

OCLC:

52948909