{"product_id":"book-hb1b","title":"The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies","description":"J.R.R. Tolkien's novels of Middle-earth—\u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy, and \u003ci\u003eThe Silmarillian\u003c\/i\u003e—have become some of the most famous, and most beloved, literary works of the twentieth century. And the \u003ci\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e films by director Peter Jackson have reignited interest in Tolkien and his works, as well as introduced his stories to a new generation of fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven if you've never read the novels and have only seen the films, you know that the world of Middle-earth is a complicated one. Tolkien took great care in representing this world, from creating new languages to including very particular cultural details that add to the richness of the world's fabric. Many other books have been written about Tolkien and his works, but none have come close to providing the kind of reference needed to comprehend the world of Middle-earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat you'll find in \u003ci\u003eThe Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a basic guide to some of the possible linguistic and mythological origins of Middle-earth, plus a rudimentary analysis of its many themes and lessons for our world. This book can help enrich your reading (or re-reading) of Tolkien's novels, and it will challenge you to think about the themes inherent in Tolkien's Middle-earth and their implications in your own life.","brand":"Tantor","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49353919299888,"sku":"BDhb1b","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49353919332656,"sku":"ZEhb1b","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49353919365424,"sku":"ZMhb1b","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/hb1b-Square-cover.jpg?v=1780322773","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hb1b","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}