J.R.R. Tolkien : master of imaginary worlds / Edward Willett.

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    • Abstract:
      Summary: Examines the personal life and literary career of the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Tolkien is one of the most popular authors in modern-day publishing. Tolkien was a scholar of the English language and mythology. His interest in languages led him to develop his own language based loosely on Finnish and Welsh. Eventually, Tolkien began to create a mythology around this original language, which evolved into his now-famous books. Since it was first published in 1937, his Hobbit has stayed in print continuously and has sold more than 40 million copies. Tolkien followed The Hobbit with his The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which boosted the genre of fantasy literature to new heights of popularity. Most recently, the three-part series of films, directed by Peter Jackson, have earned a tremendous amount of both critical and popular acclaim.--From publisher description.
    • Content Notes:
      "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit" -- Out of Africa -- School days--and tragedy -- Ronald and Edith -- Marriage and war -- The stories begin -- The Lord of the Rings takes shape -- Frodo lives! -- Tolkien lives! -- In his own words.
    • Notes:
      Includes bibliographical references (p. 123) and index.
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    • Other Titles:
      JRR Tolkien. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien.
    • ISBN:
      0766022463 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper):
      9780766022461
    • Accession Number:
      2003015657
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.384617