A Brief Guide to J. R. R. Tolkien
A comprehensive introduction to the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
$57.96
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
19 December 2010
Summary
A very readable overview of Tolkien and his work, incorporating a brief biography, an examination of the books and a look at the process of filming his work, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings saga. It explores how Tolkien’s background as a medievalist and linguist informed the languages of Middle-earth, the influence of his Catholicism and Tolkien’s legacy in fantasy.
A timely book to coincide with the first of Peter Jackson’s two keenly awaited Hobbit films.Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780338590 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1780338597 |
| Author: | Nigel Cawthorne |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 19 December 2010 |
| Weight: | 256g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 132mm x 19mm |
| Series: | Brief Histories |
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On “The Annotated Hobbit” “Not only fascinating, but useful. It makes of The Hobbit a kind of Tolkien handbook.”–“The Washington Post”“Hobbit fans will treasure it.”–“The Denver Post”
About The Author
Nigel Cawthorne
Nigel Cawthorne is the author of A Brief History of Robin Hood, Jack the Ripper’s Secret Confession and A Brief History of Sherlock Holmes. His writing has appeared in over 150 newspapers, magazines and partworks - from the Sun to the Financial Times, and from Flatbush Life to the New York Tribune. He lives in London.
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