J.R.R. Tolkien: A Very Short Introduction by Matthew Townend (Paperback)

J.R.R. Tolkien: A Very Short Introduction by Matthew Townend is an accessible, authoritative guide to the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It covers the full range of Tolkien's writing, including his academic and posthumously published work, places it in the context of when it was written and explores its themes. Townend also considers how Tolkien opened the door to myth and modern fantasy and reshaped popular culture.