The Plants of Middle-earth: Botany and Sub-creation by Dinah Hazell (English) Pa

Description: The Plants of Middle-earth by Dinah Hazell Beautifully illustrated with dozens of original full-colour and black-and-white drawings, The Plants of Middle-earth connects readers visually to the world of Middle-earth, its cultures and characters and the scenes of their adventures. This botanical tour through Middle-earth increases appreciation of Tolkiens contribution as preserver and transmitter of English cultural expression. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A new path for exploring the culture and values of Tolkiens Middle-earth."Rather than inventing an alien world into which human and familiar characters are introduced, as in science fiction, Tolkien created a natural environment that is also home to `supernatural beings and elements, as in medieval works like Beowulf. The Shire is always the touchstone to which the hobbits return mentally and against which they (and we) measure the rest of Middle-earth. By creating a sense of familiarity and belonging early and then in each of the cultures encountered, we can meet `others without feeling estranged." —from the IntroductionBeautifully illustrated with dozens of original full-color and black-and-white drawings, The Plants of Middle-earth connects readers visually to the world of Middle-earth, its cultures and characters and the scenes of their adventures. Tolkiens use of flowers, herbs, trees, and other flora creates verisimilitude in Middle-earth, with the flora serving important narrative functions. This botanical tour through Middle-earth increases appreciation of Tolkiens contribution as preserver and transmitter of English cultural expression, provides a refreshing and enlivening perspective for approaching and experiencing Tolkiens text, and allows readers to observe his artistry as sub-creator and his imaginative life as medievalist, philologist, scholar, and gardener.The Plants of Middle-earth draws on biography, literary sources, and cultural history and is unique in using botany as the focal point for examining the complex network of elements that comprise Tolkiens creation. Each chapter includes the plants description, uses, history, and lore, which frequently lead to their thematic and interpretive implications. The book will appeal to general readers, students, and teachers of Tolkien as well as to those with an interest in plant lore and botanical illustration. Author Biography Dinah Hazell specializes in medieval English literature and cultural studies and has published several articles on the subject. An independent scholar, she has designed curricula for a number of courses taught at San Francisco State University, USA, including one on Tolkien. She lives in Menlo Park, California, and is an avid gardener. Review "Rather than inventing an alien world into which human and familiar characters are introduced, as in science fiction, Tolkien created a natural environment that is also home to supernatural beings and elements, as in medieval works like Beowulf. The Shire is always the touchstone to which the hobbits return mentally and against which they (and we) measure the rest of Middle-earth. By creating a sense of familiarity and belonging early and then in each of the cultures encountered, we can meet others without feeling estranged." Review Quote "Rather than inventing an alien world into which human and familiar characters are introduced, as in science fiction, Tolkien created a natural environment that is also home to supernatural beings and elements, as in medieval works like Beowulf. The Shire is always the touchstone to which the hobbits return mentally and against which they (and we) measure the rest of Middle-earth. By creating a sense of familiarity and belonging early and then in each of the cultures encountered, we can meet others without feeling estranged." Details ISBN1606352652 Author Dinah Hazell Pages 136 Publisher Kent State University Press ISBN-10 1606352652 ISBN-13 9781606352656 Format Paperback Imprint Kent State University Press Place of Publication Kent, OH Country of Publication United States Language English Media Book DEWEY 823.912 Birth 1942 Short Title PLANTS OF MIDDLE EARTH Illustrations illustrations Subtitle Botany and Sub-creation AU Release Date 2016-01-01 NZ Release Date 2016-01-01 UK Release Date 2015-04-30 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-04-30 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2015-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97276391;

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