Where the Shadows Lie: A Jungian Interpretation of Tolkiens the Lord of the Ring

Description: Where the Shadows Lie by Pia Skogemann Pia Skogemann takes the reader on a journey through Tolkien's Middle-earth, following the hobbits, their companions, and the characters they encounter on their quest. Along the way, Skogemann reveals the deep symbolic layers that are the source of joy and enchantment that many find in reading The Lord of the Rings. Aragorn, with the aid of Gandalf, Legoli, and Gimli, ascends to the throne and becomes the center of a great, unified kingdoma symbol of the collective Self. The four hobbits, representing individual ego-consciousness, are transformed by the quest and acquire the psychological tools they need to renew the Shirethe small domain enfolded in the great. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Where the Shadows Lie takes the reader on a journey through Tolkiens Middle-earth, following the hobbits, their companions, and the characters they encounter on their quest. Along the way, Skogemann reveals the deep symbolic layers that are the source of joy and enchantment that many find in reading The Lord of the Rings. Aragorn, with the aid of Gandalf, Legoli, and Gimli, ascends to the throne and becomes the center of a great, unified kingdom--a symbol of the collective Self. The four hobbits, representing individual ego-consciousness, are transformed by the quest and acquire the psychological tools they need to renew the Shire--the small domain enfolded in the great.Jungs theory of the collective unconscious and the archetypes provide a key to understanding the forces of fantasy that are so powerful in Tolkiens masterpiece--and thereby a key to understanding ourselves and the events of the outside world in our modern times. Author Biography Pia Skogemann, born in Copenhagen, has a masters degree in comparative religion and has been a Jungian analyst in private practice since 1978. She is a co-founder of the C.G. Jung Institute in Copenhagen and has served as a consulting editor for Journal of Jungian Theory and Practice since 2006. First published in 1984, she is the author of twelve books and numerous articles on femininity, individuation, fairy tales, dreams, and archetypes. This is her first work in English. For more information, Details ISBN1888602457 Author Pia Skogemann Short Title WHERE THE SHADOWS LIE Publisher Chiron Publications Language English ISBN-10 1888602457 ISBN-13 9781888602456 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 823.912 Imprint Chiron Publications Subtitle A Jungian Interpretation of Tolkiens the Lord of the Rings Place of Publication Wilmette IL Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-11-14 NZ Release Date 2013-11-14 US Release Date 2013-11-14 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-11-14 UK Release Date 2013-11-14 Pages 234 Illustrations Illustrations; 2 Figures Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78351057;

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