Do you pride yourself on knowing all you can about The Lord of the Rings? This book can teach you quite a bit about the one who knows more than any fan: Tolkien himself. From his early life to post-publication habits, a lot of material makes it into this small book. It is very concise, but still very enthralling to read. Duriez has a way with biographical words. Having written seven titles about members of the Inklings (five of which concerned Tolkien), and one on C.S. Lewis being released later this year, Duriez certainly proves a perfected knowledge of Tolkien's life and work, alongside those of the other Inkling members.
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Do you pride yourself on knowing all you can about The Lord of the Rings? This book can teach you quite a bit about the one who knows more than any fan: Tolkien himself. From his early life to post-publication habits, a lot of material makes it into this small book. It is very concise, but still very enthralling to read. Duriez has a way with biographical words. Having written seven titles about members of the Inklings (five of which concerned Tolkien), and one on C.S. Lewis being released later this year, Duriez certainly proves a perfected knowledge of Tolkien's life and work, alongside those of the other Inkling members.
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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend - Colin Duriez
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Do you pride yourself on knowing all you can about The Lord of the Rings? This book can teach you quite a bit about the one who knows more than any fan: Tolkien himself. From his early life to post-publication habits, a lot of material makes it into this small book. It is very concise, but still very enthralling to read. Duriez has a way with biographical words. Having written seven titles about members of the Inklings (five of which concerned Tolkien), and one on C.S. Lewis being released later this year, Duriez certainly proves a perfected knowledge of Tolkien's life and work, alongside those of the other Inkling members.
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As I've read more and more of Tolkien's works, I've begun to realize just how much I love his writing. The Silmarillion is no different. In this book, Tolkien collects the miscellaneous legends about the First Age of Middle Earth, including its creation and the fall of Melkor. Though reading this work can be slightly discombobulating, it's also an absolute must for any Lord of the Rings buff.
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The Silmarillion - J.R.R. Tolkien
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As I've read more and more of Tolkien's works, I've begun to realize just how much I love his writing. The Silmarillion is no different. In this book, Tolkien collects the miscellaneous legends about the First Age of Middle Earth, including its creation and the fall of Melkor. Though reading this work can be slightly discombobulating, it's also an absolute must for any Lord of the Rings buff.
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The Return of the King is the third and final volume of JRR Tolkien’s series, The Lord of the Rings. In my opinion, it is probably the most exciting, and most captivating of the books. Tolkien does a good job of keeping you excited even past the climax of the book. Many things keep happening, and it makes you want to keep flipping pages.
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The Return of the King - J.R.R Tolkien
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The Two Towers is the second book in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The trilogy is about a hobbit named Frodo and his quest to destroy a mysterious and evil ring crafted by Sauran, who is a mysterious evil character who will stop at nothing to get back his ring.
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The Two Towers - J.R.R Tolkien
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The Two Towers is the second book in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The trilogy is about a hobbit named Frodo and his quest to destroy a mysterious and evil ring crafted by Sauran, who is a mysterious evil character who will stop at nothing to get back his ring.Keep Reading »
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This volume contains two of Tolkien’s short stories: Smith of Wootton Major and Farmer Giles of Ham. Both of them are written in the same delightful style that makes the Hobbit so popular, and could be considered akin to English legends.
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Smith of Wootton Major - J.R.R. Tolkien
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This volume contains two of Tolkien’s short stories: Smith of Wootton Major and Farmer Giles of Ham. Both of them are written in the same delightful style that makes the Hobbit so popular, and could be considered akin to English legends.Keep Reading »
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A lonely hobbit named Frodo, living in a secluded country called the Shire, one day finds himself as the heir to one of the richest most respected citizens, Bilbo Baggins; a rather old hobbit living in a large hobbit hole called Bag-End. One thing in particular is especially important about Frodo being his heir: Bilbo is the owner of the evil ring of power, so naturally, as heir, Frodo will inherit the ring.
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The Fellowship of the Ring - J.R.R. Tolkien
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A lonely hobbit named Frodo, living in a secluded country called the Shire, one day finds himself as the heir to one of the richest most respected citizens, Bilbo Baggins; a rather old hobbit living in a large hobbit hole called Bag-End. One thing in particular is especially important about Frodo being his heir: Bilbo is the owner of the evil ring of power, so naturally, as heir, Frodo will inherit the ring. Keep Reading »
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After reading the Lord of the Rings and really liking Tolkien's writing, I felt that I had to try to find some more books that he had written. I knew that Lord of the Rings was the most well-known, but I found a book called The Children of Húrin. It's a good book, but I can see why it's not as well known as his other books...it's not as good.
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The Children of Húrin - J.R.R. Tolkien
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After reading the Lord of the Rings and really liking Tolkien's writing, I felt that I had to try to find some more books that he had written. I knew that Lord of the Rings was the most well-known, but I found a book called The Children of Húrin. It's a good book, but I can see why it's not as well known as his other books...it's not as good.Keep Reading »
