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The enormous popularity of J.R.R. Tolkien's books--particularly The Lord of the Rings--has created one of the largest "in" circles ever built up around one man's work; at the same time, the critics are in violent disagreement over their value and even their meaning.
In the face of this confusion, many non-Tolkien-readers are baffled by buttons that read "Frodo Lives" and by the special language and subtleties that are understood by those who have immersed themselves in the world of the Hobbits.
Now a distinguished scholar who spent hours interviewing Tolkien has written a readable, understandable introduction to the man and his work.
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. 5th or later Edition. Like New, With Minor Shelf Wear To Dust Jacket. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. The Enormous Popularity Of J.R.R. Tolkien's Books--Particularly The Lord Of The Rings--Has Created One Of The Largest "In" Circles Ever Built Up Around One Man's Work; At The Same Time, The Critics Are In Violent Disagreement Over Their Value And Even Their Meaning. In The Face Of This Confusion, Many Non-Tolkien-Readers Are Baffled By Buttons That Read "Frodo Lives" And By The Special Language And Subtleties That Are Understood By Those Who Have Immersed Themselves In The World Of The Hobbits. Now A Distinguished Scholar Who Spent Hours Interviewing Tolkien Has Written A Readable, Understandable Introduction To The Man And His Work. Seller Inventory # 004942
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Understanding Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings (original title: The Tolkien Relation)
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Understanding Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings. [The Tolkien relation] [The early circle -- The Inklings and the myth - The days of the dons -- The Hobbits of Tolkien -- The tale of the Ring -- Craft and art -- Man for Tolkien -- The once and future -- As it was and will be]
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Paperback edition ; 96 pages ; 18 cm. ; ISBN: 044686157X :; 9780446861571 LCCN: 68-18276 ; LC: PR6039.O25; Dewey: 823.912 ; OCLC: 5630478 ; Warner books 86-157 ; First pub. under title: The Tolkien relation. ; Contents: The early circle -- The Inklings and the myth - The days of the dons -- The Hobbits of Tolkien -- The tale of the Ring -- Craft and art -- Man for Tolkien -- The once and future -- As it was and will be -- Epilogue ; "A critical study of J. R. R. Tolkien that is personal, original, creative, brilliant, captivating, a model of excellence" ; G. Book. Seller Inventory # 007366