A Reader's Companion to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

This collection of essays is worth it if only for the contribution by Ursula K. Le Guin. She writes:

I read the three volumes in three days. Three weeks later I was still, at times inhabiting Middle-earth: walking, like the Elves, in dreams waking, seeing both worlds at once, the perishing and the imperishable.

Includes essays by W.H. Auden, Isaac Azimov, Edmund Wilson.

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I was a huge Tolkien fan as a kid in the 80s and 90s. The books I auction come from those early years of collection—long before the Peter Jackson films, which I love. Back then, the appreciation of Tolkien and his world was usually textual and illustrated. I collected and studied all I could find.

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Enhance your understanding of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic works with this reader's companion. The book features critical essays written by Ursula K. Le Guin and other notable authors, focusing on topics such as language, culture, and mythology. The paperback edition was published in 1995 by the Quality Paperback Book Club, and is a first edition with special attributes. It's a must-have for any Tolkien fan, and a great addition to any collection of books and magazines. This original edition is in excellent condition and ready to be enjoyed.