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The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion

Wayne G. Hammond,

Christina Scull

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The definitive, must-read guide to Tolkien’s epic Lord of the Rings

JRR Tolkien’s epic creation “The Lord of the Rings” is a rather complex single volume, containing such detailed underpinning and intricate otherworldly details as to make it somewhat confusing! This spectacular volume, by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull is the ultimate annotated handbook to Tolkien’s work. Both internationally acclaimed scholars examine and scrutinize in-depth Tolkien’s masterpiece, going through each chapt The definitive, must-read guide to Tolkien’s epic Lord of the Rings

JRR Tolkien’s epic creation “The Lord of the Rings” is a rather complex single volume, containing such detailed underpinning and intricate otherworldly details as to make it somewhat confusing! This spectacular volume, by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull is the ultimate annotated handbook to Tolkien’s work. Both internationally acclaimed scholars examine and scrutinize in-depth Tolkien’s masterpiece, going through each chapter and offering expert insights into evolution, structure and meaning. In this thoroughly modern age the use of language in Tolkien’s work could be considered old-fashioned and confusing, together with the richness and complexity of it to be somewhat overwhelming to many readers. With this resource to hand, every reader is now able to enjoy Tolkien’s work to its full extent, with illuminating clarity and enlightening enjoyment.

Reading this book was like opening a window into the heart of a literary genius, whose lifetime of achievements (including other works as well as the cherished Lord of the Rings) continues to inspire, amaze and delight. Having read his books many times, I found it so instructive reading this ‘reader’s companion’ and only wish that I had read it sooner for it has truly heightened my appreciation for his work. Complete with a useful Index and a list of works by JRR Tolkien, this comprehensive and indispensable book is an addition which I would gladly recommend to all Tolkien enthusiasts and seasoned readers. Likewise if you are planning to read ‘The Lord of the Rings’ for the first time, I would strongly suggest purchasing this additional book so as to read in conjunction with Tolkien’s story.

Included:

*A brief history of the Lord of the Rings
*Chronologies, calendars and moons
*Maps of Middle-Earth
*The book in more detail ~ The Fellowship of the Ring, the Two Towers, The Return of the King.
*Languages, Letters and family trees

I purchased my copy from Amazon UK, at a very reasonable price.
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