ENG 3160 Tolkien
(formerly ENG 316)
In this class, we will hone our skills as literary critics by immersing ourselves in the world of Middle-earth – J.R.R. Tolkien’s alternate hairy-footed reality – and by reading The Lord of the Rings as serious literature. What is it about the world of Middle-earth that remains so compelling? Why do humans enjoy fantasy literature? Does Middle-earth as a creation satisfy Tolkien’s own critical requirements? Would it matter if he didn’t? As literary critics, we will read, discuss and parse Middle-earth with such question in mind. (Major author course.)
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EnglishOffered
Upon request