num_pages: 150
description: Contains information about Tolkien's life and work. Tolkien was concerned that much of early English mythology had been lost. He set out to create a new mythology for England which drew on early sources. Most of the book focuses on The Lord of the Rings and shows how Tolkien used his knowledge of Anglo-Saxon and Norse literature and language to shape his plots and characters.
language: English
title: Tolkien's Mythology For England: A Middle-Earth Companion
titlecomplete: Tolkien's Mythology For England: A Middle-Earth Companion
ratings_count: 7
publisher: Anglo-Saxon Books