. . . . . . "\"Professor Michael D.C. Drout leads a fascinating tour of the masterworks that defined the genre [of fantasy literature] paying particular attention to the books of Tolkien, the godfather of fantasy literature as we know it today. Drout's deft assessment provides deeper insights into these beloved creations, and helps readers gain a better understanding of what makes fantasy literature so very appealing\"--Container." . . . . . . . . . . "Of sorcerers and men Tolkien and the roots of modern fantasy literature : [a university-level course]" . . . "Criticism, interpretation, etc" . . . . "Tolkien and the roots of modern fantasy literature" . . . . "Fiction" . . "Barnes & Noble Audio." . .