Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide reference information on names, dates, places, weapons, languages, food and drink, and other aspects of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth.
Presents an examination of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of Rings" and includes a discussion of Tolkien's professional background and how it impacted his writing, as well as a critical analysis of the literary foundations and structures of all his major works.