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The Ring of Words by Gilliver, Marshall & Weiner SIGNED INSCRIBED by P. Gilliver
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Features
- 1st Edition
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United Kingdom
- ISBN
- 9780199568369
- Subject Area
- Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism, Référence
- Publication Name
- Ring of Words : Tolkien and the Oxford English Dictionary
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 7.7 in
- Subject
- Dictionaries, Science Fiction & Fantasy, General, Literary, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Type
- Not Available
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Item Weight
- 9.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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The Ring of Words describes the unique relationship between Tolkien's creative use of the English language in his fiction and his work on the Oxford English Dictionary. In 'word studies' the authors, themselves editors of the OED, explore individual words Tolkien used in terms of their origins, development, and significance in his fictional world.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199568367
ISBN-13
9780199568369
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72733823
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Ring of Words : Tolkien and the Oxford English Dictionary
Publication Year
2009
Subject
Dictionaries, Science Fiction & Fantasy, General, Literary, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism, Référence
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
9.8 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
An intriguing exploration of Tolkien's career...which will delight the heart of 'Lord of the Rings' fans and word lovers., Review from previous edition: "a valuable contribution to study of the OED itself....The Ring of Words successfully reunites the academic and creative aspects of Tolkien." --John Garth, TLS 23.06.06, 'Review from previous edition a valuable contribution to study of the OED itself....The Ring of Words successfully reunites the academic and creative aspects of Tolkien.'John Garth, TLS'The Ring of Words is one of the most captivating works I ... have come upon in the last decade dealing with J. R. R. Tolkien or any aspect of his work.'Philip Kaveny, MBR Bookwatch'Here is God's plenty, but in a small package.'James Vanden Bosch, The Lion and the Unicorn, "Here, three senior editors of the OED offer an intriguing exploration of Tolkien's career as a lexicographer and illuminate his creativity as a word user and word creator. The centerpiece of the book is a collection of 'word studies' which will delight the heart of Lord of the Rings fans and word lovers everywhere."--Bookgasm "Precious indeed is The Ring of Words. It brightens and deepens our understanding of Tolkien, his tales, and the words he forged them with."--Mike Foster, Mythlore, "Precious indeed is The Ring of Words. It brightens and deepens our understanding of Tolkien, his tales, and the words he forged them with."--Mike Foster, Mythlore, "The Ring of Words is one of the most captivating works I ... have come upon in the last decade dealing with J. R. R. Tolkien or any aspect of his work." --Philip Kaveny, MBR Bookwatch
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
423/.028092 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Pr6039.O32
Table of Content
PrefaceAcknowledgementsPart I: Tolkien as LexicographerPart II: Tolkien as WordwrightPart III: Word StudiesEpilogue: Tolkien's influence on the English LanguageBibliographyIndex
Copyright Date
2009
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