The Science of Middle-earth: A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World - Arnaud Rafaelian (Illustrations), Roland Lehoucq (Editor), Loïc Mangin (Editor), Jean-Sébastien Steyer (Editor), Tina Kover (Translation) Audiobook

Written by Arnaud Rafaelian (Illustrations), Roland Lehoucq (Editor), Loïc Mangin (Editor), Jean-Sébastien Steyer (Editor), Tina Kover (Translation)
Read by Ralph Lister
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Bitrate: 128 Kbps

General Information
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Title: The Science of Middle-earth
Author: Roland Lehoucq, Loïc Mangin, Jean-Sébastien Steyer
Reader: Ralph Lister
Audiobook Copyright: 2021-04-06
Publisher: Novel Audio
Duration: 13 hrs 36 mins
ISBN: 9781662183126
Subjects: Science & Technology

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Media Format: AAC
Total Files: 1
Total Size: 756 MB
Bitrate: 128 kbps
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
Channels: Stereo

Book Description
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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 that inhabit it-such concreteness. Within
this gorgeously illustrated edition, a range of scientists-from
astrophysicists to physicians, botanists to volcanologists-explore
Tolkien’s novels, poems, and letters to reveal their fascinating
scientific roots.

A rewarding combination of literary exploration and scientific
discovery, The Science of Middle Earth reveals the hidden meaning of
the Ring’s corruption, why Hobbits have big feet, the origins of the
Dwarves, the animals which inspired the dragons, and even whether or
not an Ent is possible.

Enhanced by superb original drawings, this transportive work will
delight both Tolkien fans and science lovers and inspire us to view
both Middle Earth-and our own world-with fresh eyes.