The Magical Worlds of the Lord of the Rings
A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts
David Colbert
ISBN
9780141315744 Publisher
Puffin Published
2002 Pages
211 Format
BOOK Language
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Description
A guide to J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings' books, including The Hobbit. The book is written in a question-and-answer format which lets the reader discover the ancient myths, legends and events that fired Tolkien's imagination and led to him creating his fantastical world. Why do hobbits live in holes? Who and what inspired Gandalf? Why are Tolkien's elves tall? These and many other questions are explored.
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