I Am in Fact a Hobbit : An Introduction to the Life and Works of J. R. R. Tolkien

by BRAMLETT PERRY C.

• ISBN13: 9780865548510
• ISBN10: 086554851X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-10-01
• Publisher: Mercer Univ Pr

Summary

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) was a brilliant writer who continues to leave his imaginative imprint on the mind and hearts of readers. He was once called the "creative equivalent of a people," and for more than sixty years his Middle-earth tales have captivated and delighted readers of all ages from all over the world. The Hobbit has long been recognized as a children's fantasy classic, and the heroic romance the Lord of the Rings has been called the most influential story of all time. These stories have sold over 150 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over forty languages, and they, along with works such as the Silmarillion and the History of Middle-Earth, have convinced scores of readers and critics that Tolkien is the master writer of fantasy. Whether you've been a fan for years or you've just recently been hooked by the blockbuster Lord of the Rings movies, "I Am in Fact a Hobbit" is an excellent starting point into the life and work of J. R. R. Tolkien. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Perry C. Bramlett is the author of C. S. Lewis: Life at the Center, Touring C. S. Lewis' Ireland and England and was a contributor to the best-selling C. S. Lewis Readers' Encyclopedia. He is the founder of C. S. Lewis for the Local Church -- Interstate Ministries, a nationwide speaking and teaching ministry. Perry is a native of Fairhope AL, and now lives with his wife Joan in Louisville KY Joe R. Christopher is professor emeritus at Tarleton State University (Stephenville TX)

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Tolkien: An Overview of His Life and Career	1	(25)
The Hobbit and Other Works for Children	26	(30)
The Lord of The Rings	56	(20)
The Silmarillion	76	(12)
Poetry	88	(16)
Works of Scholarship	104	(30)
Other Lectures, Stories, Art, Letters	134	(19)
Unfinished Tales and The History of Middle-Earth	153	(29)
The Impact of Tolkien's Writings---A Personal Reflection	182	(65)
Joe R. Christopher
Appendixes
1. Chronology	191	(8)
2. Published Works	199	(14)
3. Resource Bibliography	213	(16)
4. Journals, Newsletters, Societies, and Archives	229	(5)
5. Tolkien on the Internet	234	(2)
6. A Listing of Recordings by and about Tolkien and His Works	236	(11)
Index	247