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Tolkien
Book • 2015
Raymond Edwards' biography of Tolkien provides a comprehensive and meticulous account of Tolkien's life, delving into his academic background, literary works, and personal relationships.
Edwards' approach offers a fuller understanding of Tolkien's experiences and influences compared to other biographies, such as Humphrey Carpenter's.
The book explores Tolkien's friendships, notably with C.S.
Lewis, and his struggles with completing major works like 'The Silmarillion'.
Edwards' approach offers a fuller understanding of Tolkien's experiences and influences compared to other biographies, such as Humphrey Carpenter's.
The book explores Tolkien's friendships, notably with C.S.
Lewis, and his struggles with completing major works like 'The Silmarillion'.
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Cal Newport as an academic biography of J.R.R. Tolkien, highlighting its in-depth exploration of Tolkien's linguistic work and its influence on his writing.
Cal Newport as an academic biography of J.R.R. Tolkien, highlighting its in-depth exploration of Tolkien's linguistic work and its influence on his writing.
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