Switzerland in Tolkien's Middle-Earth
Title | Switzerland in Tolkien's Middle-Earth PDF eBook |
Author | Martin S. Monsch |
Publisher | Martin S. Monsch |
Pages | 298 |
Release | 2021-07-29 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 390732305X |
A journey in search of Middle-earth In 1911, at the age of nineteen, J. R. R. Tolkien embarked on an adventurous journey through the Swiss Alps; with a heavy pack, he hiked over many high passes. More than fifty years later, he mentioned in a letter to his son Michael that this trip had deeply affected him. Bilbo's journey in The Hobbit from Rivendell to the other side of the Misty Mountains, he said, was based on his own adventures in 1911. Tolkien himself named a few specific sources of inspiration, most explicitly the Silberhorn (Silverhorn). So I wondered: Was this perhaps only the tip of the iceberg? Following in Tolkien's footsteps, I myself set out into the spectacular mountain world with its stories, myths, and legends, in search of his sources of inspiration; and little by little, a vivid and mysterious world revealed itself to me: a world that helped shape Middle-earth. More than 100 color images accompany the author's research and discovery journey, along with 11 hiking and 3 road trip suggestions that allow readers to recreate Tolkien's experience with all its impressions themselves in the Swiss mountains. "This book is above all else an invitation to step into Tolkien's hiking shoes, shoulder his pack, and step back a century into a world which is as far from today as Middle-earth is from our world; a guidebook of impressions, a walking tour of the nature of imagination and the imagination of nature." - John Howe
Switzerland in Tolkien's Middle-Earth
Title | Switzerland in Tolkien's Middle-Earth PDF eBook |
Author | Martin Monsch |
Publisher | Martin S. Monsch |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 2021-07-29 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9783907323021 |
In J.R.R. Tolkien's footsteps, the author embarks on a breathtaking journey through the Swiss Alps in search of sources of inspiration for Middle-earth, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, illustrated with 127 color images.
Tolkien's Switzerland
Title | Tolkien's Switzerland PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Currie |
Publisher | |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 2019-09-08 |
Genre | Middle Earth (Imaginary place) |
ISBN | 9781689070737 |
In 1911 a 19 year old J.R.R. Tolkien finished his schooling and had won a place at Oxford University for the coming academic year in October. He was invited to join a party of walkers who were touring Switzerland, including his brother and aunt, his brother's employers family and family friends. They spent the summer in the Bernese Oberland and the Valais in Switzerland. The experiences he had there, the places he saw, opened his mind and provided direct inspiration for his invented world of Middle earth and his major works - The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion. Those weeks in Switzerland gave him the bedrock of scenery to drawn upon to create his detailed landcapes. Switzerland was the gateway to Faerie.
The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-earth
Title | The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-earth PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Sibley |
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Middle Earth (Imaginary place) |
ISBN | 9780007169702 |
Written by the writer and broadcaster Brian Sibley, this slipcase features Tolkien's maps of The Hobbit, Beleriand and Middle-earth. Each map is presented in a box-set illustrated by Tolkien artist John Howe, the conceptual artist employed by Peter Jackson to work on his Lord of The Rings film trilogy. The maps, presented with individual books and wallets show Tolkien's mythical lands in detail - they are also bound with fewer folds, making them suitable for portfolios or framing.
Tolkien's Worlds
Title | Tolkien's Worlds PDF eBook |
Author | John Garth |
Publisher | White Lion Publishing |
Pages | 211 |
Release | 2020-05 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 0711241279 |
An expertly written investigation of the places that shaped the work of one of the world's best loved authors, exploring the relationship between worlds real and fantastical.
The Road to Middle-Earth
Title | The Road to Middle-Earth PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Shippey |
Publisher | HMH |
Pages | 419 |
Release | 2014-04-08 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 0547524412 |
“Uniquely qualified to explicate Tolkien’s worldview,” this journey into the roots of the Lord of the Rings is a classic in its own right (Salon.com). From beloved epic fantasy classic to record-breaking cinematic success, J.R.R. Tolkien's story of four brave hobbits has enraptured the hearts and minds of generations. Now, readers can go deeper into this enchanting lore with a revised edition of Tom Shippey's classic exploration of Middle-earth. From meditations on Tolkien's inspiration to analyses of the influences of his professional background, The Road to Middle-earth takes a closer look at the novels that made Tolkien a legend. Shippey also illuminates Tolkien's more difficult works set in the same world, including The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, and the myth cycle, and examines the remarkable twelve-volume History of Middle-earth, written by J.R.R.'s son Christopher Tolkien. At once a celebration of a beloved classic and a revealing literary study, The Road to Middle-earth is required reading for fantasy fans and English literature scholars alike.
A Middle-Earth Traveller
Title | A Middle-Earth Traveller PDF eBook |
Author | John Howe |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2018-10 |
Genre | Fantasy fiction |
ISBN | 9780008226770 |
Let acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe take you on an unforgettable journey across Middle-earth, from Bag End to Mordor, in this richly illustrated sketchbook fully of previously unseen artwork, anecdotes and meditations on Middle-earth.