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A review by e_austin
J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by Tom Shippey
5.0
“What Tolkien certainly did was introduce a new, or possibly re-introduce an old and forgotten taste into the literary world.”
On every page of this book, I found something deep and fascinating to learn about Tolkien and the way he interacted with both the primary world and the secondary one of his own creation. I've come away profoundly grateful to Tom Shippey for his energizing, brilliant analysis of Tolkien's true influence on the twentieth century. Shippey has done so much in the way of raising Tolkien to the literary and academic status he deserves.
I know my own appreciation for my favorite sub-creator has been exponentially enriched, and I look forward to continually learning more.
On every page of this book, I found something deep and fascinating to learn about Tolkien and the way he interacted with both the primary world and the secondary one of his own creation. I've come away profoundly grateful to Tom Shippey for his energizing, brilliant analysis of Tolkien's true influence on the twentieth century. Shippey has done so much in the way of raising Tolkien to the literary and academic status he deserves.
I know my own appreciation for my favorite sub-creator has been exponentially enriched, and I look forward to continually learning more.