A unique biography of the legendary creator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings J. R. R. Tolkien
Humphrey Carpenter tells in an engaging way the story of a writer whose work continues to influence millions of people around the world. In the creation of the book, he collaborated with the family and loved ones of J. R. R. Tolkien and had access to his personal papers. Thanks to this, we are introduced to many interesting details from Tolkien's life. We can trace the path that led to the writing of the legendary Hobbit and, after the Lord of the Rings, the Lord of the Rings. What was John Ronald really like? Where did he find inspiration for his seemingly inexhaustible imagery?