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"The connection between his time spent mired in the drudgery of lexicography, his deeply felt and lifelong passion for philology, and the consequent meticulous craftsmanship of his writing, is all impeccably demonstrated in this fascinating assessment of Tolkien's life as one of England's most distinguished wordwrights. Anyone enthralled by the story of the English language will be captivated by this account of an unforgettable man's half-forgotten first achievements."--Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman and The Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary"Tolkien the scholar of language and Tolkien the author of fantasy fiction were inseparable: the authors explore this subject further than has been done before. But it is their extensive notes on the etymology and meaning of individual words used by Tolkien which readers will welcome most. The Ring of Words is an excellent addition to the shelf of best books about Tolkien, warmly recommended."--Wayne G. Hammond, author of J.R.R. Tolkien: A Descriptive Biography and co-author of The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion

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About the Author

Peter Gilliver is an Associate Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary and is also working on a history of the OED. Jeremy Marshall is an Associate Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary and co-author of Questions of English. Edmund Weiner is Deputy Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary. He has written several books on English grammar and usage and teaches an annual course in the history of English.

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Product details

Hardcover: 256 pages

Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1st edition (July 1, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0198610696

ISBN-13: 978-0198610694

Product Dimensions:

8.6 x 0.8 x 5.6 inches

Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces

Average Customer Review:

4.6 out of 5 stars

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I've just started to plow through this detailed history of Tolkien's involvement with the development of the first edition of the OED. I did not know what to expect and should not have been surprised to see the level of detail in presenting Tolkien as a lexicographer and wordwright, as well as, exploring numerous examples of Tolkien's contributions through word studies and his ever-focused interest in philology. The Ring of Words: Tolkien and the Oxford English Dictionary, is a welcomed glimpse into Tolkien's participation and influence in the rigorous process of establishing the one and only dictionary of dictionaries, the OED. I would also add that this is not an easy read in that you really have to enjoy the extremely concentrated focus, peculiarities, and origins of words. It is intended for those who savor the detailed personality and skill it takes to establish a standard definition for a given word from the past or one that is created out of the wonderfully complex mind of Tolkien himself. It is one thing to flesh out the meaning of a single word and totally another thing to see Tolkien take his experience working on the OED as the springboard for creating several complete languages of the peoples and creatures of middle-earth. I look forward to mining through the little details and nuances presented in this book and hope that it will enable me (and you) to see the larger world of words with greater appreciation for Tolkien’s imprint on the OED and society as well.

This short (229 pages plus bibliography and index) but highly important work will become an absolute necessity for all Tolkien admirers.There are three sections. The first deals with Tolkien's brief but productive period working on the Oxford English Dictionary. The authors, who are all Editors of the OED, were able to examine the actual scraps of paper on which Tolkien wrote drafts for definitions and etymologies of words (primarily beginning with W) to be included in the OED. To an outsider such work could seem tedious in the extreme, but since the authors are as fascinated by the origins and developments of words as Tolkien was himself, they help us see how intriguing such work can be. (Indeed, Tolkien was so enthusiastic that many of his definitions had to be severely edited by the then Editor, who thus gained time and space at the expense of some great scholarship.)The second section, on Tolkien as wordwright, I found particularly interesting. Having been an enthusiastic student of Middle earth since the age of 12 in 1969, I am very familiar with Tolkien's enormous vocabulary and love of words, and this section brings new light to Tolkien's deep knowledge of Anglo-Saxon and other ancient tongues, and to his readings of such authors as William Morris and H.R. Haggard, among many others. Here the reader recognizes anew that Tolkien's chosen career of philology was not just his job, but also his passion.The third section is devoted to word studies and gives short histories of some of the terms, like Middle earth, Hobbit, mathom, etc, which Tolkien used throughout his writings. These are sometimes archaic terms like nuncheon and sometimes words developed by Tolkien himself such as eucatastrophe and legendarium, which have now entered the English language.This is a scholarly but highly accessible work which will be appreciated by Tolkien scholars and anyone else who loves the English language.

This book is in two parts. The first describes Tolkien's work on the Oxford English Dictionary and how he was able to make good use of his special philological skills. Brief explanations of words that he worked on, as well as technical details of how word origins are traced are given in this section.The second section, about 2/3 of the whole, is made up of entries for various real and "coined" words that Tolkien used in his works. A brief explanation of what the word means, and a quote from his works are given. That is followed by a discussion of the elements from which Tolkien formed the word, and possible variants of that word. "Real" words, mostly taken from Old or Middle English or Old Norse/Icelandic are given historical treatment. "Coined" words, that Tolkien made up out of the roots of "real" words are analyzed to show the components, and how the meaning of each component was used to make a whole word with a meaning that was greater than the sum of its parts.Note that the first part is written in normal chapter format, whereas the second part is more like an encyclopedia or dictionary, with the words as headers, followed by a paragraph or two of explanation.

As a Tolkien fan of 45 years, I found this book highly informative and most enjoyable to read. I was never interested in philology because I thought the subject was too dry. In the hands of these dedicated OED writers, it is anything but. I now have at least a sense of how Tolkien's love of words and their history led him to write the books that I love.

It is quite dense and goes into quite a bit of detail on the process of the OED, which would only interest an OED fan (like me). It does play into Tolkien's collected works, which include letters and quite a bit of information about his interest in invented languages, again, right up my alley, but not for someone looking for a sequel to the Lord of the Rings.

I 'knew' Tolkien was a scholar, but this slim book really makes clear what a remarkable depth of knowledge the Professor had about the way words are formed and develop over time. Recommended not only for those who love Middle Earth, but for anyone who loves words.

Read this and then shelve it next to your of Tom Shippey's Road to Middle-earth. Tolkien's imagination was uniquely, of all the great fantasy writers, preoccupied with words and language, and Shippey's book and this one help us realize that.

I really enjoyed this book. I learnt an enormous amount about my own language but also about many other north European languages. Tolkien was such an imaginative man. I live with a Swedish woman and am familiar with some Swedish words, terms and concepts and I found myself saying 'Aha!' all the way through the book

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