middle earth (imaginary place)

A biography of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of the fictional world of Middle-Earth, discussing his early life, his career as a scholar and teacher, his decision to write and the development of his work.

A collection of Tolkien's unpublished manuscripts dealing with events from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Rings.

A critical companion to the literature of J. R. R. Tolkien--particularly "The Lord of the Rings," treating it as a cultural and linguistic map, an examination of evil, and a study of myth; also examines "The Hobbit," "Silmarillion," and Tolkien's shorter works.

Christopher Tolkien chronicles his father's creation of the novel "The Lord of the Rings," presenting early drafts and showing how the cast of characters grew after the first stage of writing. Also discusses Tolkien's changing map of Middle-earth, and the runic alphabets.

Includes "The Silmarillion," and four short works: "Ainulindal?," "Valaquenta," "Akallabeth," and "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age.".

Describes the evolution of "The Fellowship of the Ring.".

Christopher Tolkien chronicles his father's creation of the classic fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings" from Sam's rescue in the Tower of Kirith Ungol to the end of the book, presenting early drafts and sketches and versions of the hitherto unpublished epilogue.

Christopher Tolkien chronicles his father's creation of the classic fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings," presenting early notes, outlines, drafts, and sketches, discussing the story from the chapter "Helm's Deep" to "The Black Gate Opens.".

Photographs and text help identify the characters, places, landscapes, artifacts, and plot points of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy as depicted in the film "The Lord of the rings: the Two Towers.".