J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Humphrey Carpenter
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ faded. Board in good condition. Tanning to block and pastedown. Pages yellowing. All text legible, binding sturdy.
This biography chronicles the extraordinary life of J. R. R. Tolkien, the philologist and author who created Middle-earth. This definitive account uncovers the formative experiences, academic pursuits, and personal relationships that shaped Tolkien's imaginative genius. It presents a detailed portrait of the man behind The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, illustrating the intricate connections between his scholarship and his fictional worlds. Carpenter meticulously details Tolkien's early life, his service in World War I, and his distinguished career at Oxford, providing invaluable insight into the genesis of his enduring mythology. The narrative offers a comprehensive understanding of Tolkien's literary legacy and his profound impact on fantasy literature.
Author: Humphrey Carpenter
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ faded. Board in good condition. Tanning to block and pastedown. Pages yellowing. All text legible, binding sturdy.
This biography chronicles the extraordinary life of J. R. R. Tolkien, the philologist and author who created Middle-earth. This definitive account uncovers the formative experiences, academic pursuits, and personal relationships that shaped Tolkien's imaginative genius. It presents a detailed portrait of the man behind The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, illustrating the intricate connections between his scholarship and his fictional worlds. Carpenter meticulously details Tolkien's early life, his service in World War I, and his distinguished career at Oxford, providing invaluable insight into the genesis of his enduring mythology. The narrative offers a comprehensive understanding of Tolkien's literary legacy and his profound impact on fantasy literature.