(john ronald reuel)

An illustrated guide that explains the physical appearance, language, culture, and behavior of all the imaginary races, beasts, monsters, nations, deities, flora and fauna of Tolkien's worlds of Middle-Earth and the Undying Lands.

Contains a selection of critical essays in which the authors examine the writings of novelist J.R.R. Tolkien.

Selected letters discuss his books, their meanings, his interests and also reveal his view of the world.

Explores how power, politics, and language interact in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Explores the fairies, wizards, trolls, and other mythical characters which make up the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings".

A little, furry "hero" named Frito is forced by the wizard of Goodgulf to undertake the one mission which can save Lower Middle Earth from enslavement by the evil Sorhed.

Presents a critical analysis of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by a number of contributors; and includes a chronology of the author's life and introductory essay by Harold Bloom.

Describes the life and work of the renowned British fantasy writer, creator of the world of hobbits and Middle Earth, and author of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.