1892-1973

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.

Presents a critical analysis of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by a number of contributors; and includes a chronology of the author's life and introductory essay by Harold Bloom.

Describes the life and work of the renowned British fantasy writer, creator of the world of hobbits and Middle Earth, and author of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Presents essays from sixteen bestselling fantasy authors in which they discuss the impact of J.R.R. Tolkien's writing about the imaginary world of Middle-earth on their own careers.

A biography of the world-famous author who grew up in China, and was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.

A tale based on the life of novelist Pearl S. Buck follows her as she grows up in late-nineteenth-century China; befriends Willow, a Chinese peasant girl; and with Willow shares life's joys and sorrows, despite the Communist revolution.

A collection of critical essays that examines J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings, " and features an introduction by Harold Bloom, and discusses the themes, plot, characters, and other related topics; and includes a chronology.

A collection of essays that analyze the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien.

A critical study of Tolkien's works including "The Hobbit, " "The Lord of the Rings, " "Leaf of Niggle, " and "Smith of Wootton Major.".