| The J.R.R. Tolkien Miscellany Contributor(s): Blackham, Robert S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0752487191 ISBN-13: 9780752487199 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures |
| Series: Miscellany (History Press) |
| Physical Information: 0.79" H x 4.67" W x 7.15" (0.52 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A detailed look at the fascinating and enigmatic world of J.R.R. Tolkien, covering ground from his friendship with C. S. Lewis to pipe smoking in his life and fictional works Examining Tolkien's place in literary history, his books, and his iconic characters, this miscellany presents readers with facts, trivia, and quotes from his life and works. It covers his early life in southern Africa and Birmingham, his part in the two World Wars, his religious faith, and his fame and its problems. It also discusses Tolkien the illustrator, the places that inspired his fictional world of Middle-earth, and Tolkien on the silver screen. Lighthearted and extremely informative, this guide has something for fans both old and new. |
