225. J.R.R. Tolkien
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The Early Days of Tolkien and His Friendship with C.S. Lewis
This chapter contrasts the literary journeys of James Joyce and J.R.R. Tolkien, focusing on Tolkien's lesser-known early years and his friendship with C.S. Lewis. It concludes with the humorous backstory of his iconic phrase, 'In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit,' foreshadowing more on his works to come.
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