I am in fact a hobbit
Subtitle: an introduction to the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien
By: by Perry C. Bramlett ; with a reflective chapter by Joe R. Christopher.
Contributors: Christopher, Joe R.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Macon, Ga
Language: eng
Number of pages: 254
Subjects: Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973.; Fantasy literature, English -- History and criticism.; Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography.; Anglicists -- Great Britain -- Biography.; Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
Genres: Biography.
Description: "John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) was a brilliant writer who continues to leave his imaginative imprint on the mind and hearts of readers. He was once called the "creative equivalent of a people," and for more than sixty years his Middle-earth tales have captivated and delighted readers of all ages from all over the world. The Hobbit has long been recognized as a children's fantasy classic, and the heroic romance the Lord of the Rings has been called the most influential story of all time. These stories have sold over 150 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over forty languages, and they, along with works such as the Silmarillion and the History of Middle-Earth, have convinced scores of readers and critics that Tolkien is the master writer of fantasy. Whether you've been a fan for years or you've just recently been hooked by the blockbuster Lord of the Rings movies, "I Am in Fact a Hobbit" is an excellent starting point into the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Book jacket."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-228) and index.
Table of contents: title: Tolkien : an overview of his life and career; title: The hobbit and other works for children; title: The lord of the rings; title: The Silmarillion; title: Poetry; title: Works of scholarship; title: Other lectures, stories, art, letters; title: Unfinished tales and The history of Middle-Earth; title: The impact of Tolkien's writings : a personal reflection / by Joe Christopher.