J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography

by Leslie Ellen Jones

Book Overview

This meticulous biography traces Tolkien's life from his boyhood in South Africa to his formative school years in England, his college years at Oxford, and his career as an influential scholar and revolutionary writer. His immensely popular books are discussed in great detail, from their inception as ideas through their publication and remarkable legacy. This biography will appeal to students who are fans of Tolkien's books, as well as those who...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313323402
• ISBN13: 9780313323409
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.4"