03-03-2003, 06:09 AM | #1 |
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biography
I'd like to read a Tolkien's biography.
I know there are 2-3 or even more around, wich one do u suggest me? |
03-03-2003, 09:44 AM | #2 |
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It's not a biography, but I would strongly reccomend the Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien to anyone. It provides a good deal of insight into the man and his works.
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03-03-2003, 02:05 PM | #3 |
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Yeah, "Letters" is an excellent choice
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03-03-2003, 02:24 PM | #4 |
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Welcome to Entmoot!
I've just borrowed one from my dad, but I haven't read it yet, so I don't know how good it is. It's short, and it's called "Tolkien: A Look Behind 'The Lord of the Rings.'" It's by Lin Carter. It might be out of print, too, because it was published in 1969, and the copy I have is from 1978, but you might find it at the library or a used book store. BTW, this really belongs in the Middle Earth forum (and there might even already be a thread about Tolkien bios there, but I'm not sure so I'll just move this). |
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