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

by Bramlett, Perry C.

• ISBN13: 9780865548947
• ISBN10: 0865548943
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• 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 founder of C. S. Lewis for the Local Church -- Interstate Ministries

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vi
Tolkien: An Overview of His Life and Career	p. 1
The Hobbit and Other Works for Children	p. 26
The Lord of The Rings	p. 56
The Silmarillion	p. 76
Poetry	p. 88
Works of Scholarship	p. 104
Other Lectures, Stories, Art, Letters	p. 134
Unfinished Tales and The History of Middle-Earth	p. 153
The Impact of Tolkien's Writings--A Personal Reflection	p. 182
Appendixes
Chronology	p. 191
Published Works	p. 199
Resource Bibliography	p. 213
Journals, Newsletters, Societies, and Archives	p. 229
Tolkien on the Internet	p. 234
A Listing of Recordings by and about Tolkien and His Works	p. 236
Index	p. 247
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