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J.R.R. Tolkien: Inspiring Lives: Inspiring Lives

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1 of 3

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English
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Biographies

This first entry of a series covers the fascinating and enigmatic world of J.R.R. Tolkien, examining his place in literary history, his books and his iconic characters. The reader can explore facts and trivia from Tolkien's life and works, including his early life in southern Africa and Birmingham, Tolkien on the silver screen, his role in the two world wars and his friendship with C.S. Lewis, as well as the places that inspired his fictional world of Middle-earth. Both light-hearted and highly informative, this book offers an insight for new and old Tolkien fans into one of the great writers of the twentieth century.

© 2012 The History Press (Ebook): 9780752490977

Release date

Ebook: 1 November 2012

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