Tolkien's Glee: A Reading of the Songs in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Paperback – October 16, 2025
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| Management number | 220504123 | Release Date | 2026/05/03 | List Price | $19.98 | Model Number | 220504123 | ||
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Lovers of Tolkien's works know well his penchant for including song lyrics and verse in his prose. This book offers a thorough reading of every piece of verse in the two best-known works of J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, beginning with the assumption that they were intended to delight through sound. The thoughtful analysis focuses on the "music" of the songs, the sounds of the individual words, and the metrical patterns, and how they contribute to Tolkien's story and his themes. All specialized terms are defined in a glossary, and introduced side-by-side with clear, understandable explanations without oversimplification. The book discusses influences on Tolkien's verse from classical works, Old and Middle English, and modern English, though "source study" is expressly avoided. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1476698651 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1476698656 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | McFarland |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.42 x 9 inches |
| Item Weight | 10.1 ounces |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Print length | 207 pages |
| Publication date | October 16, 2025 |
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