A Secret Vice

Tolkien on Invented Languages

Autori

• J. R. R. Tolkien

Parametri

• 224 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Letteratura britannica
• Narrativa
• Poesia
• Saggi e Articoli
• Saggistica

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This critical study explores Tolkien's lesser-known essay, highlighting the significant role of language invention in the development of Middle-earth and its influence on modern fantasy, including George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones. It delves into the intricate connections between linguistic creativity and world-building, offering insights into how Tolkien's linguistic innovations laid the groundwork for subsequent fantasy literature.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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