The Ring Legends of Tolkien: An Illustrated Exploration of Rings in Tolkien's World, and the Sources that Inspired his Work from

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Ring Legends of Tolkien: An Illustrated Exploration of Rings in Tolkien's World, and the Sources that Inspired his Work from
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Day
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 132
Category/GenreLiterary essays
Literature - history and criticism
Literary studies - from c 1900 -
Literary studies - fiction, novelists and prose writers
Fantasy
ISBN/Barcode 9780753734131
ClassificationsDewey:823.912
Audience
General
Illustrations 70 full-colour and line illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Imprint Pyramid
Publication Date 8 October 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The perfect Father's Day gift Tolkien's One Ring, at the centre of one of the greatest fantasy tales ever told, is an undeniably iconic and powerful symbol in literature. Tracing centuries of ancient folklore, The Ring Legends of Tolkien is a deep and highly informed investigation into the inspiration behind Tolkien's epic fantasy world, exploring the origins of the One Ring, as well as the extraordinary myths and legends that inspired Tolkien's works. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

Author Biography

David Day is the author of a dozen major books on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. His books have been translated into sixteen languages and have sold in excess of two million copies. He has also published over thirty books in the fields of poetry, ecology, natural history, fantasy and mythology, as well as a number of award-winning children's books. David was born and brought up in Canada and currently lives in Toronto.