Tolkien On Fairy-Stories

(Author) J.R.R. Tolkien
Format: Paperback
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A new expanded edition of Tolkien's most famous, and most important essay, which defined his conception of fantasy as a literary form, and which led to the writing of The Lord of the Rings. Accompanied by a critical study of the history and writing of the text.

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Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780007582914
Publish year:
2014
Publish date:
Aug. 14, 2014

J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien was a British author, philologist, and academic, best known for his high fantasy works, particularly "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. His writing style is characterized by intricate world-building, rich mythology, and complex languages. Tolkien's contributions to literature include popularizing the fantasy genre and inspiring generations of writers and readers with his epic tales of Middle-earth. His most famous work, "The Lord of the Rings," has had a lasting impact on the fantasy genre and remains a beloved classic in literature.

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