Tolkien's transformative women : art in triptych / Annie Brust.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brust, Annie, author.

Series:

Series in literary studies.

Series in literary studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Tolkien, J. R. R.

Women in literature--History and criticism.

Women in literature.

Fantasy fiction, English.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (281 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Delaware : Vernon Press, [2024]

Summary:

Annie Brust's 'Tolkien’s Women Art in Triptych' explores the representation and significance of female characters in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, focusing on their roles in his literary universe. The book examines how these characters are influenced by medieval, Norse, and Celtic traditions, and how they illustrate themes of power, autonomy, and historical literary foundations. Brust aims to expand upon existing scholarly debates, highlighting the female community within Tolkien's texts and utilizing a triptych model to organize her analysis. The work is intended for Tolkien scholars and enthusiasts interested in literary studies and feminist perspectives. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Tolkien's manuscripts: mapping chronology and textual analysis

Chapter 2: Tolkien's muses: the ladies of literature

Chapter 3: Tolkien's warrior women

Chapter 4: The women who rule

Chapter 5: Tolkien's ethereal women.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781648898563

1648898564

OCLC:

1419063283