Stuart D. Lee focuses on Old English literature, the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, and World War One literature. His research and teaching often intersect with his academic position at the University of Oxford. Lee's scholarship delves into profound styles and themes that resonate across centuries. His analytical approach offers readers fresh perspectives on both classic and modern texts.
Set against the backdrop of a mysterious airline crash in the Gulf of Mexico, this thriller unravels the dark secrets of a passenger involved in the tragedy. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a web of intrigue and suspense, exploring the unspeakable terror that was being transported on the ill-fated flight. Each twist and turn raises haunting questions, compelling the reader to delve deeper into the chilling mystery at the heart of the story.
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A comprehensive introduction to the medieval languages and texts that inspired Tolkien's Middle-earth. Using key episodes in The Silmarillion , The Hobbit , and The Lord of the Rings , medieval texts are presented in their original language with translations. Essential for those who wish to delve deeper into the background to Tolkien's mythology.