The Hobbit: A Journey into Maturity - Rilegato

Green, William H.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0805788069 ISBN 13: 9780805788068

Casa editrice: Twayne Pub, 1994

Riassunto

Describes the historical and literary background of "The Hobbit," and offers an interpretation of its major themes

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L'autore

William H. Green teaches at Western Kentucky University.

Product Description

This fantasy favourite of children and adolescents has neither children, nor women as main characters. Nevertheless, William Green's discussion reveals the sexual symbolism and gender relations in the story of Bilbo Baggins, the homebody hobbit who goes adventuring in spite of himself. By showing us that it is really the story of an adolescent's journey into maturity, Green explains why the book became a cult classic in the 1960s. By examining Tolkien's spatial imagery he demonstrates the depth of this literary work, identifying it as more than just a prequel to "The Lord of the Rings". The Masterwork Studies are readable explorations of classis texts. The goal of each Masterwork Study is to encourage creative thinking, enabling students to arrive at sound analyses of their own. Each volume illuminates themes and concepts of a classic text using clear and conversational language.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Twayne Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0805788069
• ISBN 13: 9780805788068
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 150