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Authors, English 20th century Biography Fantasy fiction, English History and criticism Literature and history Great Britain History 20th century Middle Earth (Imaginary place) Soldiers Great Britain Biography Soldiers' writings, English History and criticism Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel) 1892-1973 Knowledge History War in literature World War, 1914-1918 England World War, 1914-1918 England Literature and the warFilter By Authors
Garth, John.Garth, John.
Summary: This book tells the full story of how Tolkien embarked on the creation of Middle-earth as the world around him was plunged into the catastrophe of World War I. It reveals the horror and heroism that he experienced as a signals officer in the Battle of the Somme and introduces the circle of friends who spurred his mythology into life. It shows how, after two of these brilliant young men were...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2003