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First ever critical study of Tolkien’s little-known essay, which reveals how language invention shaped the creation of Middle-earth and beyond, to George R R Martin’s Game of Thrones.



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A Secret Vice

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    A Paperback / softback by J. R. R. Tolkien, Dimitra Fimi, Andrew Higgins

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 02/02/2023
      ISBN13: 9780008591762, 978-0008591762
      ISBN10: 0008591768

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      First ever critical study of Tolkien’s little-known essay, which reveals how language invention shaped the creation of Middle-earth and beyond, to George R R Martin’s Game of Thrones.



      Trade Review

      ‘Anyone who has interest in language, linguistics, storytelling, or simply just fantasy in general should add this to their top shelf’
      5* Amazon Reviewer

      ‘An absolute MUST HAVE for any Tolkien fan!’
      5* Amazon Reviewer

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