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Book Synopsis: Tolkien, Race, and Racism in Middle-earth is the first systematic examination of how Tolkien understood racial issues, how race manifests in his oeuvre, and how race in Middle-earth, his imaginary realm, has been understood, criticized, and appropriated by others. This book presents an analysis of Tolkien’s works for conceptions of race, both racist and anti-racist. It begins by demonstrating that Tolkien was a racialist, in that his mythology is established on the basis of different races with different characteristics, and then poses the key question “Was Tolkien racist?” Robert Stuart engages the discourse and research associated with the ways in which racism and anti-racism relate Tolkien to his fascist and imperialist contemporaries and to twenty-first-century neo-Nazis and White Supremacists—including White Supremacy, genocide, blood-and-soil philology, anti-Semitism, and aristocratic racism. Addressing a major gap in the field of Tolkien studies, Stuart focuses on race, racisms and the Tolkien legendarium.
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Unlock the secrets of Middle-earth with Tolkien, Race, and Racism in Middle-earth. Delve into the mind of J.R.R. Tolkien as this groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through his understanding of racial issues and how they manifest in his iconic works. Discover how race in Middle-earth has been both praised and critiqued, as well as how it has been appropriated by others.
With meticulous analysis, this book explores Tolkien's conceptions of race, from the establishment of different races with unique characteristics to the burning question: "Was Tolkien racist?" By delving into the discourse surrounding racism and anti-racism, author Robert Stuart sheds light on how Tolkien's works connect to both fascist and imperialist ideologies of his time and the troubling presence of modern movements like neo-Nazism and White Supremacy.
Tolkien, Race, and Racism in Middle-earth addresses a crucial gap in Tolkien studies, offering a thorough examination of race, racism, and the impressive Tolkien legendarium. Engross yourself in this thought-provoking exploration, gaining a deeper understanding of Tolkien's complex world and its implications today.
For an eye-opening journey into Tolkien's world and its racial undertones, order your copy of Tolkien, Race, and Racism in Middle-earth today. Take the first step towards unraveling the mysteries of Middle-earth and order now!
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