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Critical livesGrotta, Daniel
Summary: Surprisingly little is known about the personal life of the creator of Middle Earth. This man, who was embarrassed by success, lived most of his life as an Oxford scholar in the surrounds of a cloistered academic community. As a child in South Africa, Tolkien was kidnapped by a native and taken into the bush. As a youngster in the industrial city of Birmingham, England, Tolkien was raised by a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 TOLKIEN, J.R.R. GROWhite, Michael
Summary: This concise, informative biography explores : Tolkien's experiences as a young teacher, lecturer, and storyteller in Britain ; The founding of the Inklings, the group of intellectuals centered on Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other Oxford University professors ; Tolkien's relationship with his publisher in releasing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and other books ; The continuing impact of his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alpha 2002