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Magical Rings In English Literature From Anglo Saxon Charms To Tolkiens Lord Of The Rings
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Book Synopsis Magical Rings in English Literature. From Anglo-Saxon Charms to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings by : Michael Barkas
Download or read book Magical Rings in English Literature. From Anglo-Saxon Charms to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings written by Michael Barkas and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2016 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 1,3, University of Bonn (Department of English, American, and Celtic Studies), language: English, abstract: The thesis elaborates on magical rings' powers, functions and symbolism in selected texts of the Anglo-Saxon times, e.g. Beowulf, Exeter Riddles; the Middle English period, e.g. Romance of King Horn, Hind Horn Ballad; and Tolkien's works on Middle-earth, covering the creation of the Rings of Power until the destruction of the One Ring. The introductory part offers brief information on the origin of the ring, material culture on rings and stone lore, and associations with ancient sources/traditions on ring magic, which show that magic in rings derives mainly from properties of the gemstone(s) set on them.
Book Synopsis The Magical Worlds of the Lord of the Rings by : David Colbert
Download or read book The Magical Worlds of the Lord of the Rings written by David Colbert and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information about Tolkien's realm of Middle-Earth and its inhabitants, including details on characters, mythology, origins, and cultures.
Book Synopsis The Lord of the Rings by : John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Download or read book The Lord of the Rings written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Magic Ring by : Baron De La Motte Fouque
Download or read book The Magic Ring written by Baron De La Motte Fouque and published by . This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the twelfth century, the era of Richard the Lion-heart and the Third Crusade. Along the Danube, the tranquil world shared by the young squire Otto and his cousin Bertha is changed forever when they witness a knightly contest for possession of a magic ring. Soon both are drawn into a quest that transforms them and endangers all they love. The resulting adventures lead each to different paths of enchantment and peril, from the mysteries of Moorish Spain to the birthplace of Norse mythology. While navigating an ever-changing sea of allies and foes, both natural and magical, the two seek love, honor, survival, and a ring that possesses more power than either can possibly understand. A seamless blend of medieval quest, epic fantasy, and Gothic nightmare, The Magic Ring draws on an impressive host of inspirations, such as Germanic folk tales and Icelandic sagas, Arthurian romance and Gothic horror. Its author, Baron de la Motte Fouque, was a literary star in the constellation of German Romanticism, and with his great masterpiece, The Magic Ring, he paved the way for later luminaries of fantasy such as William Morris, George MacDonald, and J.R.R. Tolkien. This new edition includes the unabridged text of the original 1825 three-volume edition, as well as an introduction by Amy H. Sturgis, and more than forty original illustrations by award-winning fantasy artist Jef Murray.
Book Synopsis The Ring Legends of Tolkien by : David Day
Download or read book The Ring Legends of Tolkien written by David Day and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect Father's Day gift Tolkien's One Ring, at the centre of one of the greatest fantasy tales ever told, is an undeniably iconic and powerful symbol in literature. Tracing centuries of ancient folklore, The Ring Legends of Tolkien is a deep and highly informed investigation into the inspiration behind Tolkien's epic fantasy world, exploring the origins of the One Ring, as well as the extraordinary myths and legends that inspired Tolkien's works. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Book Synopsis The Real Middle Earth by : Brian Bates
Download or read book The Real Middle Earth written by Brian Bates and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J.R.R. Tolkien claimed that he based the land of Middle Earth on a real place. The Real Middle Earth brings alive, for the first time, the very real civilization in which those who lived had a vision of life animated by beings beyond the material world. Magic was real to these people and they believed their universe was held together by an interlaced web of golden threads visible only to wizards. At its center was Middle Earth, a place peopled by humans, but imbued with spiritual power. It was a real realm that stretched from Old England to Scandinavia and across to western Europe, encompassing Celts, Anglo Saxons and Vikings. Looking first at the rich and varied tribes who made up the populace of this mystical land, Bates looks at how the people lived their daily lives in a world of magic and mystery. Using archaeological, historical, and psychological research, Brian Bates breathes life into this civilization of two thousand years ago in a book that every Tolkien fan will want.
Book Synopsis The Magical World of the Lord of the Rings by : David Colbert
Download or read book The Magical World of the Lord of the Rings written by David Colbert and published by Puffin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are Tolkien's Elves tall? Which monster attacked Tolkien in real life? What legend inspired the creation of Gollum? In his masterpiece The Lord of the RingsJ. R. R. Tolkien drew upon a lifetime of knowledge to create the fantastical world of Middle-earth, a place that has captured the imagination of millions of readers. The Magical Worlds of The Lord of the Ringstells the stories behind Tolkien's stories. From dwarves and elves to King Arthur and Beowulf, the book explores the ancient myths and legends that inspired Tolkien, as well as the ideas and events that sparked his incredible imagination.
Book Synopsis A Ring Runs Through it by : Valerie Michelle Bright
Download or read book A Ring Runs Through it written by Valerie Michelle Bright and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In British children's literature, a reoccurring element is a magical ring. Four prominent children's authors (George MacDonald, E. Nesbit, J. R. R. Tolkien, and C. S. Lewis) each make use of this common item in their novels. By incorporating rings into their works, the four authors pull on various meanings associated with rings throughout Western history. From ancient times, rings have been used to symbolize vows, display associations, embody magic, and a variety of other usages. In The Princess and the Goblin, The Enchanted Castle, The Hobbit, and The Magician's Nephew, the authors successfully integrate the ring by pulling from different uses to create interpretative frameworks. Each novel ultimately produces a statement concerning the ideals of religion, science, or magic which originates with and revolves around the inclusion of the ring.
Book Synopsis The Lord of the Rings by : John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Download or read book The Lord of the Rings written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and published by . This book was released on 1991-12 with total page 1193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered to be J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece of imaginative fiction - in the invented world of Middle-Earth, Tolkien created a new mythology and a vast epic story. This volume contains The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
Book Synopsis The Return of the Shadow by : John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Download or read book The Return of the Shadow written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy-roman.
Book Synopsis The Fellowship of the Ring by : John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Download or read book The Fellowship of the Ring written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a cover image from the film. imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail. timeless in its appeal. To celebrate the release of the major motion picture trilogy, this title is a reissue of the A-format paperbacks with images from the films on the covers, It tells of how the young hobbit, Frodo, is bequeathed a magical ring from his Uncle Bilbo and learns that he must take it into the land of the Dark Lord, Sauron, there to cast it into the Cracks of Doom.
Book Synopsis The Real Middle-Earth by : Brian Bates
Download or read book The Real Middle-Earth written by Brian Bates and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tolkien readily admitted that the concept of Middle-earth was not his own invention but was drawn from Anglo-Saxon and Norse mythology. But now there is another remarkable story to be told: the magical world of Middle-earth was more than a concept - it really existed." "Drawing on the latest historical and archaeological research, Professor Brian Bates shows that, stretching from Old England to Scandinavia and across to western Europe, from the Celts through the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, there arose about two thousand years ago a largely forgotten civilization which foreshadowed Tolkien's imagined world."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Book Synopsis The Book of English Magic by : Philip Carr-Gomm
Download or read book The Book of English Magic written by Philip Carr-Gomm and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to England’s rich history of magical lore and practice “for readers of works like Harry Potter who have grown up a bit into wanting to know more” (The Hermetic Library). Through experiments to try and places to visit, as well as a historical exploration of magic and interviews with leading magicians, The Book of English Magic will introduce you to the extraordinary world that lies beneath the surface. Magic runs through the veins of English history, part of daily life from the earliest Arthurian legends to Aleister Crowley to the novels of Tolkien and Philip Pullman, and from the Druids to Freemasonry and beyond. Richly illustrated and deeply knowledgeable, this book is an invaluable source for anyone curious about magic and wizardry, or for sophisticated practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge. “Playful and serious, respectful and amused . . . this will remain the standard work for years to come.” —The Sunday Telegraph “A magical mystery tour.” —The Times “Fabulous.” —Daily Express “Lucid and wonderfully easy to read . . . While it is indeed a perfect book for the ‘intelligent novice’ it’s far more than that—it’s a serious, in-depth survey of a massive topic.” —WitchVox “An accessible and immensely readable book . . . A fascinating insight into a hidden world.” —Booksquawk
Book Synopsis The Real Middle Earth by : Brian Bates
Download or read book The Real Middle Earth written by Brian Bates and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-10-29 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tolkien's world of ogres, goblins, elves and fairies is more popular today than ever but, as this well-written and interesting study shows, it was not entirely fantastical. Bates argues that the tribal world of early medieval Europe, encapsulating Celts, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, was a genuine Middle Earth.
Download or read book Tolkien's Ring written by David Day and published by . This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A literary detective work about Tolkien's inspiration and sources. Shows how The Lord of the Rings is the result of an ancient story-telling tradition that dates to the dawn of Western culture; and how, by drawing upon the world's primary myths and legends, Tolkien created his own mythology for the twentieth century.
Download or read book The Lord of the Rings written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Fellowship of the Ring Being the 1st Part of the Lord of the Rings by : J. R. R. Tolkien
Download or read book Fellowship of the Ring Being the 1st Part of the Lord of the Rings written by J. R. R. Tolkien and published by . This book was released on 1982-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
