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- Buy It NowJ. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography-Humphrey Carpenter, 9780007132843
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In the 25 years since Tolkien's death in September 1973, millions have read The Hobbit , The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and become fascinated about the very private man behind the books. Born in Bloemfontein in January 1892, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was orphaned in childhood, brought up in near-poverty and almost thwarted in adolescent romance. He served in the First World War, surviving the Battle of the Somme, where he lost some of his closest friends, and returned to academic life, achieving high repute as a scholar and university teacher, eventually becoming Merton Professor of English at Oxford. Then suddenly his life changed dramatically. One day while marking essay papers he found himself writing In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit - and worldwide renown awaited him. Humphrey Carpenter was given unrestricted access to all Tolkien's papers, and interviewed his friends and family. From these sources he follows the long and painful process of creation that produced The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and offers a wealth of information about the life and work of one of the 20th century's most cherished authors.
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HarperCollins
ISBN-13
9780007132843
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87615924
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Publication Year
2002
Book Title
J. R. R. Tolkien: a Biography
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Genre
Biographies & True Stories
Format
Paperback
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178 mm
Item Weight
215 g
Item Width
111 mm
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United Kingdom
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- u***t (2254)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA smooth and professional transaction throughout. The item was exactly as described, clearly listed, and fairly priced. Communication from the seller was prompt, polite, and helpful, with dispatch confirmed quickly. The parcel was securely packaged and arrived in excellent condition, ahead of the expected delivery date. Care was taken at every stage of the process. I would be happy to buy from this seller again—many thanks for a reliable and well-handled sale.The Long Drag: Settle to Carlisle Portfolio (The steam portfolio (#334932462285)
- r***7 (836)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFantastic Seller. Fast delivery and Expertly packed to ensure the item is safe. Great Communication when asking a question and always polite and to the point. Item received is exactly what was described. Fair price charged and cost was not over the top. So very, very pleased with this Seller I will rate them No.1 and made the experience of buying on EBay a VERY HAPPY one. Would definitely buy again! Thank you so much.FAME ANNUAL 1984-NO AUTHOR (#316449611889)