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The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the world’s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with revealing new insights into The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.



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‘The closest we can get to an actual autobiography … reveals new insights into the mind of one of England’s greatest storytellers’ Telegraph

‘These revised and amplified letters are an absolute treat’ Sunday Times

‘This is a terrific book … the letters simply glow with warmth, interest and enthusiasm’ Private Eye

‘These letters provide an intriguing new glimpse into Tolkien’s life and work, allowing us to hear from one of the world’s best-loved authors in his own voice’ The National Archives

The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien

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    A Hardback by J. R. R. Tolkien, Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 09/11/2023
      ISBN13: 9780008628765, 978-0008628765
      ISBN10: 0008628769
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the world’s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with revealing new insights into The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.



      Trade Review

      ‘The closest we can get to an actual autobiography … reveals new insights into the mind of one of England’s greatest storytellers’ Telegraph

      ‘These revised and amplified letters are an absolute treat’ Sunday Times

      ‘This is a terrific book … the letters simply glow with warmth, interest and enthusiasm’ Private Eye

      ‘These letters provide an intriguing new glimpse into Tolkien’s life and work, allowing us to hear from one of the world’s best-loved authors in his own voice’ The National Archives

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