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==From the publisher==
==From the publisher==
 
{{blockquote|J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for his prose work, especially his novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Although there are many poems included in his novels that add depth to the narrative, Tolkien's talent as a writer of poetry has scarcely been appreciated and in-depth studies of Tolkien's verses are rare. This collection edited by Julian Eilmann and Allan Turner presents ten papers and an introduction by Michael Drout that deal with specific aspects of Tolkien's poetry. Some papers focus on one particular poem, while others examine a group of poems with a specific thematic approach. Among other topics, this collection highlights Tolkien's development as a writer of alliterative verse, the relationship between poetry and faith, or the function of poems in the narrative of The Lord of the Rings. In addition this volume takes a critical look at the use of poetry in Peter Jackson's movie trilogy, illustrating how Tolkien's verses contribute to a contemporary adaptation of this literary classic.}}
{{blockquote|J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for his prose work, especially his novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Although there are many poems included in his novels that add depth to the narrative, Tolkien's talent as a writer of poetry has scarcely been appreciated and in-depth studies of Tolkien's verses are rare. This collection edited by Julian Eilmann and Allan Turner presents ten papers and an introduction by Michael Drout that deal with specific aspects of Tolkien's poetry. Some papers focus on one particular poem, while others examine a group of poems with a specific thematic approach. Among other topics, this collection highlights Tolkien's development as a writer of alliterative verse, the relationship between poetry and faith, or the function of poems in the narrative of The Lord of the Rings. In addition this volume takes a critical look at the use of poetry in Peter Jackson's movie trilogy, illustrating how Tolkien's verses contribute to a contemporary adaptation of this literary classic. }}


==Contents==
==Contents==
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* Tolkien's Development as a Writer of Alliterative Poetry in Modern English
* Tolkien's Development as a Writer of Alliterative Poetry in Modern English
** By: [[Tom Shippey]]
** By: [[Tom Shippey]]
* "A Metre I Invented": Tolkien's Clues to Tempo in "Errantry"
* "A Metre I Invented": Tolkien's Clues to Tempo in "[[Errantry]]"
** By: John R. Holmes
** By: John R. Holmes
* "For W.H.A." – Tolkien's Poem in Praise of Auden
* "[[For W.H.A.]]" – Tolkien's Poem in Praise of Auden
** By: [[Carl Phelpstead]]
** By: [[Carl Phelpstead]]
* "The glimmer of limitless extensions in time and space": The Function of Poems in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings
* "The glimmer of limitless extensions in time and space": The Function of Poems in Tolkien's'' The Lord of the Rings''
** By: Petra Zimmermann
** By: Petra Zimmermann
* Poetic Form and Spiritual Function: Praise, Invocation and Prayer in The Lord of the Rings
* Poetic Form and Spiritual Function: Praise, Invocation and Prayer in ''The Lord of the Rings''
** By: Lynn Forest-Hill
** By: Lynn Forest-Hill
* What is it but a dream? Tolkien's "The Sea Bell" and Yeats' "The Man who Dreamed of Faeryland"
* What is it but a dream? Tolkien's "[[The Sea-Bell]]" and Yeats' "The Man who Dreamed of Faeryland"
** By: Sue Bridgwater
** By: Sue Bridgwater
* Poetry in the Transmission Conceit of The Silmarillion
* Poetry in the Transmission Conceit of ''The Silmarillion''
** By: Michael A. Joosten
** By: Michael A. Joosten
* Tolkien's Poetic Use of the Old English and Latinate Vocabulary: A Study of Three Poems from The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
* Tolkien's Poetic Use of the Old English and Latinate Vocabulary: A Study of Three Poems from ''The Adventures of Tom Bombadil''
** By: [[Nancy Martsch]]
** By: [[Nancy Martsch]]
* Cinematic Poetry: J.R.R. Tolkien's Poetry in The Lord of the Rings Films
* Cinematic Poetry: J.R.R. Tolkien's Poetry in ''The Lord of the Rings'' Films
** By: Julian Eilmann
** By: Julian Eilmann
* Early Influences on Tolkien's Poetry
* Early Influences on Tolkien's Poetry

Latest revision as of 19:12, 14 January 2020

Tolkien's Poetry
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Foreword byJulian Eilmann and Allan Turner
Introduction byMichael Drout
EditorJulian Eilmann & Allan Turner
IllustratorAnke Eissmann
PublisherWalking Tree Publishers
Released2 April 2013
FormatPaperback
Pages221
ISBN978-3-905703-28-3
SeriesCormarë Series
Preceded bySub-creating Middle-earth
Followed byO What a Tangled Web

Tolkien's Poetry is a collection of ten essays examining J.R.R. Tolkien's poetry. It was published as No. 28 in the Cormarë Series.

From the publisher[edit | edit source]

J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for his prose work, especially his novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Although there are many poems included in his novels that add depth to the narrative, Tolkien's talent as a writer of poetry has scarcely been appreciated and in-depth studies of Tolkien's verses are rare. This collection edited by Julian Eilmann and Allan Turner presents ten papers and an introduction by Michael Drout that deal with specific aspects of Tolkien's poetry. Some papers focus on one particular poem, while others examine a group of poems with a specific thematic approach. Among other topics, this collection highlights Tolkien's development as a writer of alliterative verse, the relationship between poetry and faith, or the function of poems in the narrative of The Lord of the Rings. In addition this volume takes a critical look at the use of poetry in Peter Jackson's movie trilogy, illustrating how Tolkien's verses contribute to a contemporary adaptation of this literary classic.

Contents[edit | edit source]

  • Foreword
    • By: Julian Eilmann and Allan Turner
  • Introduction: Reading Tolkien's Poetry
  • Tolkien's Development as a Writer of Alliterative Poetry in Modern English
  • "A Metre I Invented": Tolkien's Clues to Tempo in "Errantry"
    • By: John R. Holmes
  • "For W.H.A." – Tolkien's Poem in Praise of Auden
  • "The glimmer of limitless extensions in time and space": The Function of Poems in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings
    • By: Petra Zimmermann
  • Poetic Form and Spiritual Function: Praise, Invocation and Prayer in The Lord of the Rings
    • By: Lynn Forest-Hill
  • What is it but a dream? Tolkien's "The Sea-Bell" and Yeats' "The Man who Dreamed of Faeryland"
    • By: Sue Bridgwater
  • Poetry in the Transmission Conceit of The Silmarillion
    • By: Michael A. Joosten
  • Tolkien's Poetic Use of the Old English and Latinate Vocabulary: A Study of Three Poems from The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
  • Cinematic Poetry: J.R.R. Tolkien's Poetry in The Lord of the Rings Films
    • By: Julian Eilmann
  • Early Influences on Tolkien's Poetry
    • By: Allan Turner

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