Following Gandalf : epic battles and moral victory in the Lord of the rings /

Following Gandalf : epic battles and moral victory in the Lord of the rings /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dickerson, Matthew T., 1963-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, [2003]
Subjects:
Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973. > Lord of the rings.
Epic literature, English > History and criticism.
Fantasy fiction, English > History and criticism.
Free will and determinism in literature.
Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
Battles in literature.
Courage in literature.
Ethics in literature.
The lord of the rings (Tolkien)
Letterkunde.
Veldslagen.
Online Access:Table of contents
Table of Contents:
  • Epic battles
  • The wise of Middle-Earth
  • Military victory or moral victory?
  • Human freedom and creativity
  • The gift of Ilúvatar and the power of the ring
  • Moral responsibility and stewardship
  • Hope and despair
  • Themes of salvation
  • The hand of Ilúvatar
  • Ilúvatar's theme and the real war.