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The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel

About the Author

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 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Reviews

'Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the 20th century.'
Sunday Telegraph

'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

'Masterpiece? Oh yes, I've no doubt about that.'
Evening Standard