He was very aware of this part of his personality and so added a certain aspect to deal with any possible plot-holes (like he perfectionist he was). The vivid descriptions of the Shire, Rivendell, and other mesmerizing landscapes, coupled with the charming and eccentric characters, transported me to a world brimming with wonder. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Known to millions around the world as the author of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien spent most of his life teaching at the University of Oxford where he was a distinguished academic in the fields of Old and Middle English and Old Norse. However if you wanted this for decoration or to last (especially if you take forever to finish a book) this book will damage easily.

Indeed, I didn't finish the trilogy until I was in my early 20s and I'm not ashamed to admit that I was actually quite proud of myself for having finally completed this mammoth journey with Frodo and his companions. Yet they failed to do what Tolkien did because they did not have a whole world of mythic tradition, culture, and language to draw on. Frodo Baggins, the unlikely hero burdened with the Ring’s weight, demonstrated the strength of will and resilience necessary to resist the temptation of its power. Clothing: green velvet breeches; red or yellow waistcoat; brown or green jacket; gold (or brass) buttons; a dark green hood and cloak (belonging to a dwarf). Registered address: Unit 31, Vulcan House Business Centre, Vulcan Road, Leicester, LE5 3EF, United kingdom.The book did have very minor little scratches but I don't really care abt that, I feel like it adds to them. The sale of customised goods or perishable goods, sealed audio or video recordings, or software, which has been opened.

R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and The Children of Hurin, plus other stories and essays. In some ways, his central, conflicted role resembles Eddison's Lord Gro, whose work inspired Tolkien. But for all that The Lord of the Rings may be dull, affected, and moralistic, it is Tolkien's, through and through. Readers will be able to follow the complete story of the Hobbits and their part in the quest for the Ring – beginning with Bilbo’s fateful visit from Gandalf and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom – while also enjoying over seventy full-page colour paintings and numerous illustrations which accompany this epic tale. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth.Aragorn is an attempt to save the warlike, aristocratic hero whom Milton criticized in his portrayal of Satan. If you fail to comply with this obligation, we may have a right of action against you for compensation. Coming to the end of LOTR feels like coming home to a comfortable chair, a warm mug of fine coffee, and a large slab of carrot cake with extra cream cheese frosting.