About the Author

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Reviews

‘Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father’s son… Tolkien devotees will rejoice’
The New York Times Book Review ‘Illustrates the development, depth and richness of J R R Tolkien’s personal mythology’
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