An Exploration of ‘Orientalism’ within J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings – Mgr. Kayhan Kafalier
Mgr. Kayhan Kafalier
Master's thesis
An Exploration of ‘Orientalism’ within J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings
An Exploration of ‘Orientalism’ within J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings
Abstract:
This thesis will offer a reading of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings through the theoretical lens of Postcolonialism. To provide a literary background, the book will be compared with works of Classical literature; examining their similarities with The Lord of the Rings and tracing their legacy within Tolkien’s work. To further develop the critical analysis through postcolonial theory, influence …moreAbstract:
This thesis will offer a reading of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings through the theoretical lens of Postcolonialism. To provide a literary background, the book will be compared with works of Classical literature; examining their similarities with The Lord of the Rings and tracing their legacy within Tolkien’s work. To further develop the critical analysis through postcolonial theory, influence …more
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 4. 6. 2021
Identifier:
https://is.muni.cz/th/gnid8/
Thesis defence
- Date of defence: 30. 6. 2021
- Supervisor: B.A. Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel
- Reader: doc. Mgr. Janka Kaščáková, PhD.
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Faculty of ArtsMaster programme / field:
English Language and Literature / English Language and Literature
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