Verlyn Flieger's Splintered Light

[pegkerr]

It's nowhere near time for my monthly book report, but I can't wait until the end of the month to mention how much I enjoyed Verlyn Flieger's Splintered Light: Logos and Language in Tolkien's World. I found it utterly convincing, absorbing, well-written, and I learned so much. My copy is bristling with flags marking salient points. I found her e-mail address and I just might have to write her to fangirl her. I wonder if she gets many fan letters about a work of literary criticism.

Anyway, for those of you (like me) interested in Tolkien studies, I highly recommend it. It's actually gotten me excited about reading The Simarillion again.

Comments

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

Flieger has attended several Mythcons, and is a wonderful person. Go right ahead and write her!

Your comments make me want to reread that book. You're right, it's superb.

[charlietudor.livejournal.com]

It's actually gotten me excited about reading The Simarillion again.

I had to read that sentence twice. Didn't seem possible. ;D

I might have to put Splintered Light on my (near-endless) list of Things Whot I Must Read.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

Oh, do read it, and when you do, let me know what you think.

[marykaykare.livejournal.com]

As someone else comments she's pretty much a regular at Mythcon and I'm sure she'd love to hear from you. She's a nice lady. You know, Mythcon is in Ann Arbor this year....

MKK

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

Argh! The spirit is willing but the budget is weak. Don't tempt me!