J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century

J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973 -- Criticism and interpretation
Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism
Middle Earth (Imaginary place)

Analyzes Tolkien's "The Hobbit," "The Lord of the Rings," "The Silmarillion," and his lesser works, and explains how his works tie into storytelling tradition dating back to Grimms' fairy tales and "Beowulf."

Tom Shippey

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