A Dictionary of Sources of Tolkien
The History and Mythology That Inspired Tolkien's World
By David Day
The spellbinding world of Middle-earth is full of beasts and battles, heroes and heroines, and the struggle between good and evil.
In this dictionary of sources, Tolkien scholar and best-selling author David Day's four decades of research inform us about the lands, inhabitants, languages, geography and history of Middle-earth.
This compelling encyclopedia on Tolkien's world also includes over 200 illustrations and an appendix that examines the legends that were key sources for Tolkien's creations - the Volsunga Saga, the Nibelungenlied, and Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle.
- ISBN:
- 9780753733936
- Format:
- Hardback
- Pages:
- 544
- Published:
- Publisher:
- Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint:
- Pyramid
- Weight:
- 990 g