J.R.R. Tolkien's Hobbit and Lord of the Rings (Barron's book notes) - Softcover

Pienciak, Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812035232 ISBN 13: 9780812035230

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S., 1986

Synopsis

Plot synopsis of this classic is made meaningful with analysis and quotes by noted literary critics, summaries of the work's main themes and characters, a sketch of the author's life and times, a bibliography, suggested test questions, and ideas for essays and term papers.

About this title

Review:

A flawless masterpiece” The Times

Extraordinarily imaginative, and wholly exciting.’ The Times

‘The story itself is superb.’ Observer

‘A most remarkable feat.’ Guardian

‘An astonishing imaginative tour de force.’ Daily Telegraph

‘Tolkien was a storyteller of genius.’ Literary Review

‘Amongst the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’ Sunday Telegraph

From the Publisher:

A beautiful illustrated boxed set collecting the two most popular Tolkien hardbacks - the Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and the 60th Anniversary edition of The Hobbit, both illustrated by Alan Lee.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0812035232
• ISBN 13: 9780812035230
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 138