(john ronald reuel)

The authorized biography of J. R. R. Tolkien, author of the epic "The Lord of the Rings.".

Tells the life story of "Fellowship of the Ring" author J. R. R. Tolkien, discussing his time, place, and works, and provides a chronology, bibliography, and list of Tolkien Web sites.

A study of the life, character, and work of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of "The Lord of the Rings, " discussing his relationships, the culture in which he wrote, and the significance of his creation Middle Earth.

An illustrated biography of the English author of "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" describing his childhood and adult life.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on the key characters, events, and places in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings".

Examines the relationship of Tolkien's Middle-earth mythology to the legends and myths of many cultures.

Discusses the paintings, drawings, and sketches of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings. Includes 200 reproductions of his art.

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.