J. R. R. Tolkien
The Mind Behind the Rings
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Publisher Description
J. R. R. Tolkien: The Mind Behind the Rings, you'll get a never-before-seen look at the man, the artist, and the believer behind some of the world's most beloved stories.
Join bestselling author Mark Horne as he explores lasting impact of the kind of creative freedom that can only come from faith and struggle.
Raised in South Africa and Great Britain, young Tolkien led a life filled with uncertainty, instability, and loss. As he grew older, however, the faith that his mother instilled in him continued as an intrinsic contribution to his creative imagination and his everyday life.
J. R. R. Tolkien explores:
The literary giant's childhood, coming-of-age stories, and the countless hurdles he facedWhat inspired and influenced The Lord of the Rings and The HobbitTolkien's service in the warThe ways that Tolkien's faith influenced his work
Previously published as a volume in the Christian Encounters series, this renewed edition of J. R. R. Tolkien now includes updated information about TV series and films inspired by Tolkien's literary creations as well as a discussion guide designed to keep the conversation going.
Customer Reviews
The Christian J.R.R. Tolkien
First of all, Lord Of The Rings is epic because Tolkien did not disclose his religion. As the author of this book proclaims, you can write a good book with out moralizing about belief.
Second, it gives every reader of the trilogy a new insight into their reading experience. By the author’s own omission, Tolkien is able to show his story through the lens of struggle and personal experience, education, psychology and philosophy. To omit any label is prudent when writing fiction with vision and fantasy.
The best part about another book on Tolkien is more reading for the Tolkien fan, don’t let anyone’s belief system inhibit your curiosity or sway your own, unless you believe it can help rather than hurt.