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Thomas Alan Shippey (born 9 September 1943) [1] is a British medievalist, a retired scholar of Middle and Old English literature as well as of modern fantasy and science fiction. He is considered one of the world's leading academic experts [2] on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien about whom he has written several books and many scholarly papers.
He is best known for his books on Tolkien, but has also published very widely on medieval studies, and on fantasy and science fiction – including, in recent years, more than 200 reviews of the latter for The Wall Street Journal.
May 18, 2024 · Thomas Alan Shippey, Ph.D. ( 9 September, 1943) is one of the most well known scholars on J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as fantasy and science fiction in general. He describes himself as a "Tolkien polemicist".
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Tom Shippey, a medievalist and a philologist, explains how Tolkien's training and interest in comparative philology shaped his literary works. He discusses the methods, achievements and applications of philology, such as reconstructing languages, mythologies, fairy tales and names.
Jun 24, 2003 · The Road to Middle-earth, Tom Shippey’s classic work, now revised in paperback, explores J.R.R. Tolkien’s creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien’s professional background led him to write The Hobbit and how he created a timeless charm for millions of readers.
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The Road to Middle-Earth: How J. R. R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology is a scholarly study of the Middle-earth works of J. R. R. Tolkien written by Tom Shippey and first published in 1982.
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Tom Shippey has 60 books on Goodreads with 39835 ratings. Tom Shippey’s most popular book is Beowulf.
