The Forger of the Rings: A Biography of J.R.R. Tolkien

Author: (British) J.R.R. Tolkien
Translator: Wu Ke
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Few writers in the world are as celebrated and critically acclaimed as J.R.R. Tolkien, whose works have remained enduringly popular. His novels have sold over 160 million copies to date, making him the cornerstone of fantasy literature. Yet, his life remains largely unknown. Now, the renowned biographer Michael White delves deeply into the life of this literary giant, meticulously documenting Tolkien's childhood, the early deaths of his parents, his passionate love affair, his time as a professor at Oxford, his friendship with C.S. Lewis, and the workings of the Inklings literary society. White explains why Tolkien's works possess such profound depth and why The Lord of the Rings became a must-read for young people in Western Europe and America in the 1960s. This book is both fascinating and richly detailed, narrating how the author of The Hobbit became a modern literary giant. Tolkien's works have captivated the world, received widespread acclaim, and remained timeless classics, with over 160 million copies in print. However, his legendary life remains little-known. The celebrated biographer Michael White has thoroughly explored Tolkien's life, providing a comprehensive account of his childhood, the loss of his parents, his love with Edith, his trials on the battlefields of World War I, his years teaching at Oxford, his friendship with the literary master C.S. Lewis, and the anecdotes surrounding the creation of The Lord of the Rings. It is the definitive biography of both the man and his works.