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Informationen zum Autor J.R.R Tolkien served in World War I before returning to his alma mater, Oxford, where he taught philology and medieval literature. Fascinated by language Tolkien invented his own "Elvish" which led into his own mythology. The Hobbit was first published in in 1937 followed by the trilogy The Lord of the Rings in 1954-55. Klappentext Stories! poems! illustrations! and essays by luminaries that celebrate the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. The record-breaking film trilogy The Lord of the Rings of the early 2000s developed an entire new fan base. The Tolkien Treasury is set to release to coincide with the release of the trilogy's prequel, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on December 12, 2012. Zusammenfassung J.R.R. Tolkien's admirers form an international community of writers, scholars, and artists. This richly illustrated anthology gathers together three decades of work dedicated to the master of fantasy. With poems, stories, songs, and dozens of illustrations, A Tolkien Treasur, y is a unique celebration of the author and his creations,the mythical world of Middle-Earth and the magical creatures who inhabit it. Critical essays by W.H. Auden, Edmund Wilson, Colin Wilson, and others explore Tolkien's imaginative world. Scenes from , The Hobbit, and , Lord of the Rings, are brought to life in drawings by Michael Green and full-colour paintings by Tom Kirk. Also included is a concise biography that offers insights into the author's life, quizzes, recipes, and more.
