J.R.R. TOLKIEN (1892-1973) is the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
"The tale blends Tolkien's trademark prose and epic poetry, and it
is fascinating to catch this tantalizing glimpse into his brilliant
mind . . .Will please readers who wish to unveil how Tolkien's
creative process evolved." -- Booklist "Evokes the mythic grandeur
that would come to characterize [Tolkien's] forays into the
fantastic." -- Publishers Weekly "Brings these first fruits of
Tolkien's fertile mind into the public eye at last . . . a
fascinating read . . . Tolkien geeks will find plenty to geek out
about . . . Tolkien's version of the Kullervo story and his
writings about it have never been available to the public before,
and to those who get a kick out of tracing the history of Tolkien's
invented world of Middle-Earth, this edition is a great find.
Flieger's edition lets Tolkien's text speak for itself, with all
its imperfections and archaicisms; her beautifully precise notes
easily clear up any confusion for the modern reader." --
NPR.org
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