Laughter in Middle-earth
Author | : Thomas M. Honegger |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 2016-11-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 3905703351 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783905703351 |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Download or read book Laughter in Middle-earth written by Thomas M. Honegger and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It is precisely against the darkness of the world that comedy arises, and it is best when that is not hidden." JRRT to R. Unwin Just like Tolkien's first reviewer, academic studies have tended to overlook the presence of humour in Tolkien's work and the effect of his work to inspire humour. This volume more than compensates for this oversight.