A little, furry "hero" named Frito is forced by the wizard of Goodgulf to undertake the one mission which can save Lower Middle Earth from enslavement by the evil Sorhed.
Offers an introduction to the myths and themes of J.R.R. Tolkein's "The Lord of the Rings" that includes information on the series' characters, creatures, language, geography, and history.
Discusses how scientific knowledge can enrich one's understanding of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth novels, such as the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, as literature, presenting twenty essays on a variety of themes.
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.
Part two of the continuing history of the writing of Tolkien's classic trilogy "The Lord of the Rings," featuring an account of the original map of Middle Earth.
Explains the religious symbolism in author J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional realm called "Middle Earth," and identifies Tolkien as a Christian humanist, discussing his political and social views.
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.