
The History of Middle-earth · Book 7 of 17
Christopher Tolkien
2000 · William Morrow Paperbacks · 516 pages
Christopher Tolkien chronicles his father's creation of the novel "The Lord of the Rings," presenting early drafts and showing how the cast of characters grew after the first stage of writing. Also discusses Tolkien's changing map of Middle-earth, and the runic alphabets.
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A propulsive thriller that trades depth for forward motion. The voice is direct, the chapters are short, and most readers blow through it in two sittings. If you're between heavier books and want a clean reset, this fits.
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A demanding exploration of History & Society and Philosophy.
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