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A Secret Vice

Tolkien on Invented Languages

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Exploring the impact of language invention, this critical study delves into Tolkien's lesser-known essay, highlighting its influence on the creation of Middle-earth and its connection to contemporary works like George R R Martin's Game of Thrones. The analysis uncovers how Tolkien's linguistic creativity not only shaped his own fantastical universe but also paved the way for modern fantasy storytelling.

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A Secret Vice, J. R. R. Tolkien

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2023
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Title
A Secret Vice
Subtitle
Tolkien on Invented Languages
Language
English
Publisher
HarperCollins
Released
2023
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
ISBN13
9780008591762
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Exploring the impact of language invention, this critical study delves into Tolkien's lesser-known essay, highlighting its influence on the creation of Middle-earth and its connection to contemporary works like George R R Martin's Game of Thrones. The analysis uncovers how Tolkien's linguistic creativity not only shaped his own fantastical universe but also paved the way for modern fantasy storytelling.