J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 50 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 50 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 50 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard