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The Letters of J.R.R.Tolkien - J.R.R. Tolkien

Description: ISBN 0261102656 / Genre: Biography / Author: J.R.R. Tolkien / Edition: New Ed / Paperback / 480 Pages / Book is published 1999-03-01 by ... more

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Newest Review: ... categories: 1) FAN MAIL One of the most interesting categories, Tolkien answers (often in great detail) questions from fans ... more

... about his work. This is such an interesting area, as he gives answers untold in any of his other work. For example, he explains how Gandalf is, essentially, an angel, and giving him the name 'wizard' was a bad idea as it conjures up ideas of the occult. 2) FAMILY LETTERS Most of these letters are to his son Christopher, and are letters explaining his guidance on religion, war and relationships. 3) LETTERS TO PUBLISHERS The numerous letters to and from Rayner and Unwin give a fascinating insight into the publication ...more

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The Letters of J.R.R.Tolkien - J.R.R. Tolkien: A fascinating 'behind the scenes' look at Tolkien (332 words)
by - written on 30/01/09 (Very useful, 45 readings)
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I have been a fan of JRR Tolkien for years and years, and have read a LOT of his books, as well as books about him, but I have to say that this is my favourite of all. After Tolkien's death, noted biographer Humphrey Carpenter, gathered together a huge collection of letters he had written, and published them in this 480 page long book. The letters, all fascinating, fall into the following categories: 1) FAN MAIL One of the most interesting categories, Tolkien answers (often in great detail) questions from fans about his work. This is such an interesting area, as he gives answers untold in any of his other work. For example, he explains how ... Read the complete review