A Brief Guide to J. R. R. Tolkien: A comprehensive introduction to the ... - Nigel Cawthorne - Google Books

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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…