"It is precisely against the darkness of the world that comedy arises, and it is best when that is not hidden."
With these words Tolkien replied to Rayner Unwin's comments upon first reading Book 1 of Lord of the Rings. Rayner had not commented on the comedy of Book 1 but on the overpowering effect of "the struggle between darkness and light", as he put it, and that omission disappointed Tolkien. If this was the response of Tolkien's famous first reviewer, it is not surprising that academic studies have also tended to overlook or disregard both the presence of humour in Tolkien's work and the effect of his work to inspire humour in readers' and artists' responses.
Laughter in Middle-earth: Humour in and around the Works of JRR Tolkien more than compensates for this critical oversight. From onomastic studies and parody, to historical, literary, and social contexts, a history of illustrations, textual interpretations, heroic forms of defiant laughter, and then to a reminiscence of the Inklings' tastes in humour, these scholarly articles analyse the broad range of comedy which arises against the darkness of the world in Tolkien's narratives. As well, interspersed between these studies are numerous comic illustrations, some of which appear in print for the first time, from well-known Tolkien illustrators.
As Eru is reported saying, in a typically egregious internet appropriation of Tolkien, "There is no joke that hath not its uttermost source in me." This book demonstrates that humour is truly a significant aspect of Middle-earth and its influences. Eru, like Tolkien himself, could, indeed laugh.
Автор: Haqq-Misra Jacob, Adam Zach, Atri Dimitra Название: Tales from Spaceship Earth ISBN: 0692605037 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780692605035 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1378.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The short stories in this volume are all written by research scientists at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, reflecting an intersection of each author's knowledge of science and vision of the future. These unique perspectives range from the near-term evolution of the space station program, to the beginnings of martian colonies, to the ultimate end of life on Earth-all of which grapple with critical issues of our transformation into a spacefaring society. Proceeds from this collection support the research of BMSIS scientists.
Автор: Honegger Thomas Название: Introducing the Medieval Dragon ISBN: 1786834685 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781786834683 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2216.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book is an introduction written for both the scholar and the interested lay reader. It presents a fascinating topic - the medieval dragon - in an accessible and lucid manner that educates, entertains, and enthrals - exactly as medieval dragons themselves did.
Автор: Honegger Arthur Название: Pastorale d`Ete: Study Score ISBN: 1608741168 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781608741168 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1462.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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