J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by Roger May
- Released
- July 19, 2018
- Length
- 11 hrs 31 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
This authorized audiobook biography of J.R.R. Tolkien is the only one written by an author who personally met him, offering an in-depth look at the life of the renowned author behind beloved classics like The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Drawing on exclusive access to Tolkien’s papers and interviews with his friends and family, it traces his journey from a humble, wartime upbringing to academic achievement and literary fame. The narrative explores the personal and creative forces that shaped Tolkien’s extraordinary career, providing a compelling account of the man behind the fantasy world.
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