Mythical and Cultural Archetypes in J.R.R. Tolkien – Bc. Miluše Jedlinská
Bc. Miluše Jedlinská
Master's thesis
Mythical and Cultural Archetypes in J.R.R. Tolkien
Mythical and Cultural Archetypes in J.R.R. Tolkien
Abstract:
It has been perceived that there are certain similarities between Tolkien’s fiction and various mythical stories. For most critics the logical explanation is 1) either that Tolkien consciously used mythical elements as he was very well acquainted with them, 2) or that he used these elements unconsciously. This thesis suggests that there is another explanation: the similarities between Tolkien’s stories …moreAbstract:
It has been perceived that there are certain similarities between Tolkien’s fiction and various mythical stories. For most critics the logical explanation is 1) either that Tolkien consciously used mythical elements as he was very well acquainted with them, 2) or that he used these elements unconsciously. This thesis suggests that there is another explanation: the similarities between Tolkien’s stories …more
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 21. 4. 2011
Identifier:
https://is.muni.cz/th/a3t0y/
Thesis defence
- Date of defence: 15. 6. 2011
- Supervisor: doc. Michael Matthew Kaylor, PhD.
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Faculty of ArtsMaster programme / field:
Philology / English Language and Literature
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