description: This biography of Tolkien looks at the family details of the author's life. It tells of his love affair with Edith Bratt, and the dramatic circumstances of their relationship and eventual marriage; of Tolkien's experiences in World War I; of the birth of his children; his academic career, and of the writing of the books that made him a household name all over the world. The book also takes a look at the often strange fan mail that he received, and the honours bestowed upon him before and after his death.
language: English
title: Tolkien Family Album
titlecomplete: Tolkien Family Album
genres: Biography Memoir, Biography, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 57
publisher: HarperCollins