The Song of Middle Earth

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The Song of Middle Earth
AuthorDavid Harvey
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Publication date
1985

The Song of Middle Earth is a book by author David Harvey, published in 1985.

Plot summary

The Song of Middle Earth is a book which contends that Tolkien's work is more original than what critics have claimed, and that Tolkien in his work was trying to create a modern mythology for England.[1]

Reception

Dave Langford reviewed The Song of Middle Earth for White Dwarf #67, and stated that "This stodge should appeal to hobbits, who you'll remember 'liked to have books filled with things that they already knew, set out fair and square with no contradictions.'"[1]

Reviews

  • Review by Chris Morgan and Pauline Morgan (1985) in
    Vector
    127
  • Review by Brian Stableford (1985) in
    Fantasy Review
    , October 1985
  • Review by Mary Gentle (1985) in Interzone, #13 Autumn 1985

References

  1. ^ a b Langford, Dave (July 1985). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf. No. 67. Games Workshop. p. 14.