Utopian and Dystopian Themes in Tolkiens Legendarium

This book explores how Tolkien's utopian and dystopian themes inspire and remain relevant to modern readers. It examines how Tolkien's malevolent societies in his legendarium have the unique ability to capture the fears and doubts that many people sense about the trajectory of modern society.

About the author

Mark G. Doyle is professor of English and chair of the Humanities Department at Marion Military Institute.

Summary

This book explores how Tolkien’s utopian and dystopian themes inspire and remain relevant to modern readers. It examines how Tolkien’s malevolent societies in his legendarium have the unique ability to capture the fears and doubts that many people sense about the trajectory of modern society.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Doyle, Doyle Mark
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.07.2021
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Fiction > Poetry, drama
• EAN: 9781498598699
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-9869-9
• Pages: 204
• Subjects: LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century; Literary studies: from c 1900 -; Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000