The Science of Middle-earth: A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World by Roland Lehoucq, Jean-Sébastien Steyer, Loïc Mangin

The Science of Middle-earth: A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World

Roland Lehoucq, Jean-Sébastien Steyer, Loïc Mangin with Tina Kover (Translator), Arnaud Rafaelian (Illustrator)

414 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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The Science of Middle-earth: A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World by Roland Lehoucq, Jean-Sébastien Steyer, Loïc Mangin is a captivating read for anyone who has ever been enchanted by the world of Middle-earth, and is eager to delve deeper into the fascinating intersections of science, literature, and imagination, with a special appeal to fans of literary analysis, science writing, and cryptozoology.

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The surprising and illuminating look at how Tolkien's love of science and natural history shaped the creation of his Middle Earth, from its flora and fauna to its landscapes.The world J.R.R. Tolkien created is one of the most beloved in all of lit...

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