Undergraduate thesis by Madeline Keyser, 'From Marginalia to Middle-earth: sixteen philological books and their influence on J.R.R. Tolkien's fiction'
Thesis completed as part of the English Honors Program at the Texas A&M University, using volumes from Tolkien's philological library held at Texas A&M University Library and Tolkien's academic papers and personal library at the Bodleian.
Dates
- Creation: 29 Apr 2015
Extent
1.0 volume
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. d. 4283, fols. 1-2].
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. d. 4283
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 12291
Abstract
Undergraduate thesis by Madeline Keyser, 'From Marginalia to Middle-earth: sixteen philological books and their influence on J.R.R. Tolkien's fiction'
Biographical / Historical
J.R.R. Tolkien was a philologist who spent most of his career at the University of Oxford, researching and teaching Old and Middle English. He is the author of fantasy works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Further details can be found in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Madeline Keyser, 2015.
Topical
Subject
- Title
- Undergraduate thesis by Madeline Keyser, 'From Marginalia to Middle-earth: sixteen philological books and their influence on J.R.R. Tolkien's fiction'
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Catherine McIlwaine
- Date
- 2016
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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