Ebook: Tolkien • A Look Behind »The Lord Of The Rings«

»Orcs, and talking trees, and leagues of grass, and galloping riders, and glittering caves, and white towers and golden halls, and battles and tall ships sailing«.
— The Return of the King

The very stuff of fantasy…

The one book that details the origins of Tolkien’s work and relates this modern masterpiece to the long and inspired history of the glorious epics of the past. From the ancient Sumerian hero-sagas to the Greek myths … from the Eddas of Norse mythology and on down through Beowulf and the Nibelungenlied, Lin Carter’s critically acclaimed book is fascinating reading. A must for all confirmed Tolkien enthusiasts … and for new readers, this delightful book is the perfect introduction to the wonders of Middle Earth!