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Title: The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien by J. R. R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien, Humphrey Carpenter ISBN: 0-618-05699-8 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: June, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.68 (22 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: DON'T MAKE MY MISTAKE!
Comment: I thought this was a book about the invented alphabets of Tolkien's Middle Earth but it's NOT! It's a boring book of correspondence. Apart from the few letters where he talks a little about his invented runes and languages this is a WASTE if you are looking for more info on his runes, alphabets and calligraphy! So: BE WARNED!!
Rating: 5
Summary: An Essential and Absorbing Volume.
Comment: One of the greatest literary figures of modern times, Tolkien is principally known as a novelist, scholar, mythologist, poet, essayist and philologist. However an element of the man that tends to go unnoticed is the fact that, on the basis of this volume at least, he was one of the greatest letter writers of the 20th century. Whether the reader is an avid consumer of all things Tolkien, or is just looking for an enjoyable book, this collection of letters will not fail to delight. There is much intriguing information on his writings to be gleaned from 'The Letters of JRR Tolkien' but there is a lot more besides. Even if one were to skip all letters refering to Middle Earth there would remain a large and fascinating chunk of the book to explore. We knew that Tolkien's literary imagination was remarkable, but what is revealed here is the staggering depth and breath of Tolkien's thought on all matters. The letters deal with an immense range of topics: religion, language, politics, art, literature, philosophy, current affairs, theology, history - the list is endless and wonderfully diverse. His style is lively and never bland or cumbersome to read. Original ideas and phrases that stick in the mind, seem to flow from his pen without effort.
The author that emerges from 'The Letters of JRR Tolkien' is a very human man, deeply religious, humble, affectionate and witty.
This is a delightful volume, relevant to anyone who has the remotest interest in literature or indeed any aspect of human affairs. It will provide enormous pleasure through many readings and re-readings
Rating: 5
Summary: An excellent look at JRR Tolkien the person
Comment: If you have read "The Lord of the Rings" or other works by Tolkien, and are interested in learning more about him (what inspired him, what his views on things were, and what kind of person he was, and the process by which he wrote his literary works, especially "LotR"), this is a book you should definitely read. I found this book to be highly interesting and entertaining, and even educational. There is a huge index to help you find any subject or topic you're looking for. You will find letters to his family members, to his publishers, to friends like C.S. Lewis, and many more-all covering a variety of topics and thoughts from this brilliant writer and philologist. Thoughts on Christianity, and Tolkien's beliefs; his views of World War I (in which he fought) and World War II; a great deal of letters to his readers answering a multitude of questions about his books, especially "The Lord of the Rings"; his personal views and goals of his works; and so much more. It's really a look into the minds and thoughts of a genius, although he would never agree with that-his letters are filled with the upmost humility, even self-deprecation, of himself and his abilities. At the same time, he takes very strong, even stubborn, stances on issues he felt strongly about. His letter-writing style is so unique and is quite fascinating to me, and he can be quite funny. I definitely recommend this informative and very interesting book.
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Title: J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter ISBN: 0618057021 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: June, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by Tom Shippey ISBN: 0618257594 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: 08 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: The Tolkien Reader by J.R.R. Tolkien ISBN: 0345345061 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 12 November, 1986 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien ISBN: 0345325818 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 12 January, 1985 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Unfinished Tales: The Lost Lore of Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien ISBN: 0345357116 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 12 August, 1988 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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