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The Science of Middle-earth: A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World

The surprising and illuminating look at how Tolkien's love of science and natural history shaped the creation of his Middle Earth, from its flora and fauna to its landscapes.The world J.R.R. Tolkien created is one?of?the most beloved in all?of?literature, and continues to capture hearts and imaginations around the world.? From Oxford to ComiCon, the?Middle?Earth?is analyzed and interpreted through a multitude?of?perspectives. But one essential facet?of?Tolkien and his?Middle?Earth?has been overlooked:?science.? This great writer, creator?of?worlds and unforgettable character, and inventor?of?language was also a scientific autodidact, with an innate interest and grasp?of?botany, paleontologist and geologist, with additional passions for archeology and chemistry. Tolkien was an acute observer?of?flora and fauna and mined the minds?of?his scientific friends about ocean currents and volcanoes.? It is these layers?science?that give his imaginary universe?and the creatures and characters

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