About the Author

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Reviews

‘Extraordinarily imaginative, and wholly exciting’
The Times ‘The story itself is superb’
Observer ‘A most remarkable feat’
Guardian ‘Masterpiece? Oh yes’
Evening Standard ‘An astonishing imaginative tour de force’
Daily Telegraph