Unsung heroes of the Lord of the rings : from the page to the screen /

Most criticism of The Lord of the Rings trilogy emphasizes the most likely heroes in the tales: Aragorn, Frodo, Gandalf, and even Sam. From popular to scholarly literature, the women and smaller characters often go overlooked. But our notions of what makes a hero have altered since September 11, and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Porter, Lynnette R., 1957-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Westport, Conn : Praeger Publishers, ©2005.
Temas:
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973. > Lord of the rings.
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Film adaptations.
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Characters.
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973
Lord of the rings (Tolkien, J. R. R.)
Fantasy fiction, English > History and criticism.
Lord of the Rings films > History and criticism.
Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
Heroes in motion pictures.
Heroes in literature.
Seigneur des anneaux (Films) > Histoire et critique.
Terre du Milieu (Lieu imaginaire)
Héros au cinéma.
Héros dans la littérature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > European > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
Characters and characteristics
Fantasy fiction, English
Heroes in literature
Heroes in motion pictures
Lord of the Rings films
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Film adaptations
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Literary and cinematic heroes
  • Merry as a knowledgeable hero
  • Pippin as impulsive, youthful hero
  • Eowyn as action hero
  • Galadriel and Awen as inspirational heroes
  • Legolas and Gimli as intercultural heroes
  • The changing social definitions of heroes
  • Online resources for Tolkien studies.

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