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The Irish-American Experience In The Novels Of William Kennedy: Ethnicity And Narrative Method, James B. Denigan

Dissertations

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Language And Identity In Sophie’S Choice, Elizabeth Ruth Bingham

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Sophie Zawistowska, the title character in William Styron's novel Sophie's Choice, has a severe identity problem. She acts as dutiful daughter, unfulfilled spouse, desperate mother, impassioned lover, tragic victim, unquestioning accomplice, and guilt-consumed survivor. Many of these characterizations conflict directly with each other. Sophie also speaks six languages and identifies at various times with speakers of German, Polish, French, Russian, English, and Yiddish, language groups that often conflict, as well. Although Sophie has various identities, she doesn't have a unified sense of self. Her native land, Poland, with which she might identify, has an identity crisis of its own, as …

Tolkien's Monsters: Concept And Function In The Lord Of The Rings (Part Ii): Shelob The Great, Joe Abbott

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

THIS IS A THREE-PART ARTICLE. IN ORDER TO READ OR DOWNLOAD THE OTHER PARTS, FOLLOW THE LINKS AT THE END OF THIS ABSTRACT.

Three-part examination of “how Tolkien’s theory of the centrality of the monsters in Beowulf influenced his own concept of ‘monster’ and what function that concept should fulfill within” The Lord of the Rings. Part II considers the characteristics of Shelob (and Ungoliant) as monsters, traces the sources and development of these characteristics, and analyzes the importance of the confrontation with Shelob in the overall plot, especially in the character development of Sam.

Part 1:https://dc.swosu.edu/mythlore/vol16/iss1/5

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Reviews, Glen H. Goodknight, Nancy-Lou Patterson, Joe R. Christopher

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

The Treason of Isengard: The History of the Lord of the Rings, Part Two. J.R.R. Tolkien. Reviewed by Glen GoodKnight.

Sold Into Egypt. Madeleine L'Engle. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

The Vampire in Literature: A Critical Bibliography. Margaret Carter. Reviewed by Joe R. Christopher.

Payer of Tribute. Margaret Carter. Reviewed by Joe R. Christopher.

Goldberry And Galadriel: The Quality Of Joy, L. Eugene Startzman

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Argues the importance of joy, or eucatastrophe, in The Lord of the Rings. Sees the figures of Goldberry, Bombadil, and especially Galadriel as personifications of that joy arising unexpectedly.

On The Origin Of The Name "Hobbit", Donald O'Brien

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Notes that although Tolkien believed at first that he had invented the word “hobbit,” he became concerned that he might have encountered it and subconsciously reproduced it. Reviews a number of possible sources of the word suggested by scholars.

Quenti Lambardillion: Among The Trees: Seeking The Spirit Of Narqelion, Paul Nolan Hyde

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Further discussion of the poem “Narqelion” and several other poems composed around the same time.

An Inklings Bibliography (37), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

For entries 34–41 in this series, Hammond reviews Tolkien titles, Christopher reviews the Lewis material, and Hargis reviews Williams and the other Inklings.

Fantasy And Personal Involvement, Glen H. Goodknight

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

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Mythos: The Daughter Of Mountains, The Mother Of Pearls, Paul Nolan Hyde

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Discusses various definitions of myth, and its relationship to the fairy-tale. Considers Tolkien’s views of these and use of them as subcreator.

Letters, Kathryn Lindskoog, David Doughan, Robert Elwood, Gracia Fay Elwood, Janice K. Coulter, Paul Nolan Hyde

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

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Tolkien's Monsters: Concept And Function In The Lord Of The Rings (Part 1) The Balrog Of Khazad-Dum, Joe Abbott

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

THIS IS A THREE-PART ARTICLE. IN ORDER TO READ OR DOWNLOAD THE OTHER PARTS, FOLLOW THE LINKS AT THE END OF THIS ABSTRACT.

Three-part examination of “how Tolkien’s theory of the centrality of the monsters in Beowulf influenced his own concept of ‘monster’ and what function that concept should fulfill within” The Lord of the Rings. Part I analyzes the literary function of Gandalf’s battle with the Balrog in Khazad-dûm.

Part 2:https://dc.swosu.edu/mythlore/vol16/iss2/7

Part 3:https://dc.swosu.edu/mythlore/vol16/iss3/8

To Defend Of To Correct: Patterns Of Culture In Always Coming Home, Lilliam M. Heldreth

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Relates Hilgartner and Bartter’s extension of linguistic theory into behavior theory to the cultures of the Kesh and the Condors. Explains their cultural patterns of “image-correction” and “image-defense.” Sees utopian and dystopian elements tempered by realistic views of human nature.

An Inklings Bibliography (36), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.

Reviews, Paula Disante, Nancy-Lou Patterson, Maria Nikolajeva, Pat Reynolds

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

The 1990 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar. Illus. by Ted Nasmith. Reviewed by Paula DiSante.

Letters: A Study in Friendship. C.S. Lewis and Don Giovanni Calabria. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

Joseph Campbell, An Introduction. Robert A Segal. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

The Magic Code: The Use of Magical Patterns in Fantasy for Children. Maria Nikolajeva. Reviewed by Pat Reynolds.

Dorothy L. Sayers: A Biography. James Brabazon. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

Mythcon 20 - Mythic Elements In Fantasy, The Mythopoeic Society

Mythcon Programs

The Mythopoeic Conferences - sometimes called "Mythcons" in short - are a unique blend of many creative and intellectual elements, where scholars, fans, and those who just like the literature, come together for both relaxing and stimulating exchange.

J.R.R. Tolkien And The Journey North, Marjorie J. Burns

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Analyzes the symbolic importance of directions in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Notes the pervasive Nordic influence in particular, especially in the similar symbolic attributes of North and East.

Taking Stock And Going Forward, Glen H. Goodknight

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.

Innocence And Experience And The Imagination In The World Of Peter Beagle, John Pennington

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

A detailed study of Beagle’s The Last Unicorn, analyzing in particular its metafictional techniques. Notes the Blakean synthesis of opposites achieved by Beagle.

An Inklings Bibliography (35), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

For entries 34–41 in this series, Hammond reviews Tolkien titles, Christopher reviews the Lewis material, and Hargis reviews Williams and the other Inklings.

"A Myth For Angle-Land": J.R.R. Tolkien And Creative Mythology, Sarah Beach

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Examines Tolkien’s desire to create “a mythology for England,” particularly as distinct from Britain. Traces the evolution of the connections between Tolkien’s mythology and Primary World counterparts.

Quenti Lambardillion, Paul Nolan Hyde

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Considers the declension of nouns in Quenya.

Letters, Mary V. Borhek, Paul Nolan Hyde, Darrell Schweitzer, Mary M. Stolzenbach, Kathryn Lindskoog

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

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Tales Newly Told, Alexei Kondratiev

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Edgerton, Teresa. Child of Saturn.

Reviews, Wayne G. Hammond, Nancy-Lou Patterson, John D. Rateliff

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One. J.R.R. Tolkien. Reviewed by Wayne G. Hammond.

The Taste of the Pineapple: Essays on C.S. Lewis as Reader, Critic, and Imaginative Writer. Bruce L. Edwards, ed. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

The C.S. Lewis Hoax. Kathryn Lindskoog. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

The C.S. Lewis Hoax. Kathryn Lindskoog. Reviewed by John D. Rateliff.

The Hobbit. J.R.R. Tolkien. Reviewed by Wayne G. Hammond.

English As A Second Language: Evaluation Of A Language Program Designed For & Implemented In The Colombian Oil Company's Research Institute, Patience Nave

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

An incredible proliferation of knowledge has generated a critical need for professionals in all fields to have access to current information and research results. Costs for study and research are extremely high, particularly in science fields, and most professionals seek to minimize loss in time and funds by avoiding duplication of efforts. Language is often a handicap, preventing the voluntary sharing of valuable information between individuals and countries, and many recognize the establishment of a universal language as a means of eliminating this unnecessary barrier. English is rapidly becoming accepted as a universal means of communication, but those who seek …

Tolkien And De La Mare: The Fantastic Secondary Worlds Of The Hobbit And The Three Mulla-Mulgars, A. Bentinck

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Notes many similarities between De la Mare’s rather obscure fantasy, The Three Mulla-Mulgars (later changed to The Three Royal Monkeys) and The Hobbit, and their authors’ attitudes about fantasy.

Quenti Lambardillion: : Oilima Markirya: A Ship In Time, Paul Nolan Hyde

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Considers different versions of the “Ark” poem, “Oilima Markirya,” in the essay “A Secret Vice” and its endnotes.

An Inklings Bibliography (34), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

For entries 34–41 in this series, Hammond reviews Tolkien titles, Christopher reviews the Lewis material, and Hargis reviews Williams and the other Inklings.

The Literary Detective Computer Analysis Of Stylistic Differences Between "The Dark Tower" And C.S. Lewis' Deep Space Trilogy, Carla Faust Jones

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Uses a computer program, The Literary Detective, to analyze text from “The Dark Tower” and all three books of the Space Trilogy. Concludes “The Dark Tower” represents a different style from the other books.