{"title":"Michael DC Drout","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Michael DC Drout collection, where literature enthusiasts can delve into the works of a renowned scholar dedicated to deepening our understanding of language, literature, and medieval studies. As a distinguished professor, researcher, and author, Michael DC Drout has made significant contributions to the world of Education \u0026amp; Reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrout's collection offers insightful exploration into the rich tapestry of literature. His publication \u003cem\u003eThe Tower and the Ruin\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a poignant study that examines the interplay of history and narrative. This book, along with his other scholarly works, serves as an essential resource for anyone seeking to enrich their understanding of literary constructs and medieval narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Michael DC Drout's books to discover the profound insights that have captivated readers and academics alike. Whether you are an aspiring scholar or a seasoned enthusiast, his works provide a comprehensive and engaging look into literary history and theory.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-tower-and-the-ruin-by-michael-dc-drout-9781324093886","title":"The Tower and the Ruin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo writer has surpassed the epic achievement of J.R.R. Tolkien, who spent decades refining his world of Middle-earth—a world that has felt so real to so many readers that it is almost impossible to imagine that anyone could have created it, seemingly out of thin air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Tower and the Ruin\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael D. C. Drout explores Tolkien's genius, allowing us to glimpse the making of every work from \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Silmarillion\u003c\/em\u003e to lesser-known books such as \u003cem\u003eThe Fall of Gondolin\u003c\/em\u003e as well as his poetry. We see how Tolkien invented myths, legends, cultures, languages, histories, and an intricate, multivocal narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe come to understand how, early on, Tolkien drew upon and modified material he found in \u003cem\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eKalevala\u003c\/em\u003e, and other medieval literature from Northern Europe, and how he later developed the complex form of sorrow that is the primary theme of his mature works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSweeping and hugely perceptive—and enhanced throughout by Drout's personal reflections as a dedicated reader of Tolkien since childhood—\u003cem\u003eThe Tower and the Ruin\u003c\/em\u003e illuminates Tolkien anew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031899554028,"sku":"9781324093886","price":78.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e54f5ecccbc242573559da946ced6601.jpg?v=1764154026"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michael-dc-drout.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}