The Science of Middle Earth

Henry Gee

From the publisher: "The author explores just how elves might be able to see much further than humans, why Frodo's sword turns blue at the sight of evil orcs, how the rings of power do their thing, and just about every other conundrum or piece of 'elvish magic' that have puzzled and delighted Tolkien fans for years. Throughout, Gee makes the point that science, fantasy, and nature are really more similar than one might think. Gee writes in a popular tone and style, fully explaining all science concepts and convincingly demonstrating how Tolkien's world of fantasy makes sense in a very real - scientific - way." Contents •Foreword by David Brin •Author's Note •About J.R.R. Tolkien •Introduction 1.Space, Time and Tolkien 2.Inside Language 3.Linguistic Convergence 4.The Power of the Name 5.Holes in the Ground 6.Inventing the Orcs 7.Armies of Darkness 8.The Last March of the Ents 9.O for the Wings of a Balrog 10.Six Wheels On My Dragon 11.The Eyes of Legolas Greenleaf 12.Of Mithril 13.The Laboratory of Fëanor 14.The Gates of Minas Tirith 15.The Lives of the Elves 16.Giant Spiders and 'Mammoth' Oliphaunts 17.Indistinguishable from Magic 18.In the Matter of Roots 19.The One Ring 20.Science and Fantasy •End-Notes •Index   źródło opisu: Souvenir, 2005 źródło okładki: zdjęcie autorskie