"Reimagining the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien" has been reviewed in the Journal of Inkling Studies

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Date: 18.10.2024

Our publication "Reimagining the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien" edited by Prof. Ana Kechan has been reviewed in the Journal of Inkling Studies published by Edinburgh University Press. The Journal of Inklings Studies is dedicated to the work and legacies of the Oxford Inklings, the literary circle centred on C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams and Owen Barfield. Established in 2005, the journal has been publishing some of the best scholarship in the field, as well as unpublished texts by its subject authors. Below is an excerpt from the book review.

"Reimagining the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien significantly enriches Tolkien studies by integrating contemporary critical perspectives into the analysis of his literature. The anthology broadens the discourse by incorporating diverse theoretical approaches, from eco-criticism to Jungian hermeneutics, offering fresh interpretations and deepening our understanding of Tolkien's work. This collection not only reaffirms Tolkien's relevance in modern literary studies but also highlights the enduring impact of his narratives on various aspects of human experience, from environmental ethics to personal and spiritual transformation. As a result, this book serves as an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts seeking to explore the multifaceted dimensions of Tolkien's literary legacy."

The full review is available at the following link: https://www.euppublishing.com/doi/full/10.3366/ink.2024.0240 

Ana Kechan, PhD is a professor of Anglo-American Literature at the International Balkan University in Skopje, North Macedonia. She is also a teacher trainer of teachers of English for the University of Cambridge (CELTA trainer) and a Gestalt counselor. Areas of interest include the relationship between psychology and literature, Jungian interpretation of literary works (and psychological hermeneutics in general), fantasy and the fantastic, folklore, as well as English teaching methodology. She is the author of the following books: The Dark Side of Otherness (2019), The Jungian Hermeneutic Method (2020), Day/Night (2021), Dusk/Dawn (2021) and Tolkienian Essays (2022).

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