A. R. Gurney

George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien tend to go in the same path with the creation of their own worlds, as Martin created a world of Westeros in A Game of Thrones. The way George R.R. Martin was able to respond to other writers in the high fantasy was by getting influenced by the other author methods they used in their writing. One of the most shared things that both authors have in their high fantasy novels was the formation of the imaginative world, which he demonstrates from Martin’s Skills.…

In The Holy Bible, The tower of babel is a myth because it explains diversity and how everyone is different and unique, it is explained by how the Lord came down and separated everyone. It also explains why everyone speaks a different language, and how the Lord made it happen. Lastly the story shows how hubris is punished. The tower of babel is a myth because the people building the tower did not speak the same language therefore they couldn't communicate with each other. In the story people…

Summary Themes Characters Critical Essays ▻ Analysis Teacher Resources ▻ More ▻ Analysis print Print document PDF list Cite link Link Although many people read The Hobbit only as a precursor to Tolkien’s masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings (1968 as omnibus; original volumes The Fellowship of the Ring, 1954; The Two Towers, 1955; and The Return of the King, 1955), the earlier book deserves discussion for its own considerable merits. The third edition, revised from the original, is considered…

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit” -- so begins a story that seems to have sprung to life of its own accord. As Tolkien himself stated, he picked up a pen and scrawled those ten little words on the blank page of a student examination book. Tolkien made clear throughout his life that didn’t set out to write a covert allegory of the Gospel, and yet his story is rich in spiritual significance and “filled with images of transcendent truth.” Finding God in the Hobbit pXX As Jim Ware…

The Fascinating Story behind J. R. R. Tolkien’s Writing Some people think that J. R. R. Tolkien’s works are just another story, but there is so much more to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and others than meets the eye. J. R. R. Tolkien’s works have a rich culture and language behind them strongly influenced by the events of the times. World War I and the people Tolkien met at schools throughout his life were crucial in shaping his writing. The most significant influence on Tolkien’s works…

The Hobbit is a fictional fantasy story written by J. R. R. Tolkien. This story follows a Hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. A Hobbit is a very short humanoid creature that usually does not take part in the wild journeys that other creatures take part in. However, Gandalf, a great wizard, calls upon Bilbo to assist a group of Dwarves reclaim their mountain from a dragon. Originally Bilbo does not enjoy adventures, but as the story goes on Bilbo develops into a hero as he defies the stereotypical…

Lost Horizon is a fantasy, fiction, and adventure based 1933 novel by English writer James Hilton. James Hilton was born on 9 th September 1990 in Lancashire, England. He was from a reputed family where his father was a headmaster of a school. It was published by Macmillan, an international publishing company that publishes books, academic journals and magazines worldwide in the year 1933. The book was turned into a movie, also called Lost Horizon in 1937 by director Frank Capra. The book has…

Short Story Narrative -"My safety?", said the Dragon confused. "Yes" said the Gen, "your safety". "And, how are you supposed to do that?" Said the Dragon. "I will create a spell to protect this island and no one will be able to come in but me," said the Gen, "and what happens if I refuse to your deal". Said the Dragon with a challenging voice. "Then I shall make another spell but this one will bring you enemies, and I won't let you get out of this island, so you'll be trapped, and I'll never…

The connections of heroism and parallels found in Beowulf and Tolkien’s the Hobbit are not new. For instance, the subject was written about in Roger Sales Modern Heroism and James Hodge’s essay “The Heroic Profile of Bilbo Baggins” (Glenn). J.R.R. Tolkien was a professor of English and loved the tale of Beowulf. Being as it may, its easily imaginable that some scenes, characters, and symbols made it into his book, the Hobbit. Others have also stated that Tolkien’s essay Of Monsters and Critics…

The Hobbit is written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, famously known to his readers as J.R.R. Tolkien. It was first published in 1937 and is an example of the high fantasy genre. Its sequel is the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Although many readers have thought that the book’s theme is about hidden heroism within, Tolkien has stated his distaste for allegory and told his readers that the book’s main purpose was for storytelling. I chose to read this book because I liked the Lord of the Rings movies.…