Christina Scull Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Volume 2 of the most comprehensive in-depth companion to Tolkien's life and works ever published. This volume includes a superlative day-by-day chronology of Tolkien's life, presenting the most detailed biographical record available. The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide is a comprehensive handbook to one of the most popular authors of the twentieth century. One of two volumes comprising this definitive work, the Reader's Guide is an indispensable introduction to J. R. R. Tolkien's life, writings, and art. It includes histories and discussions of his works; analyses of the components of his vast 'Silmarillion' mythology; brief biographies of persons important in his life; accounts of places he knew; essays on topics such as Tolkien's interests and attitudes towards contemporary issues, ideas found in his works, adaptations, and invented languages; and checklists of his published works, his poetry, his pictorial art, and translations of his writings.

This two-volume slipcased set offers an extensive exploration of Tolkien's life and literary contributions, serving as a definitive companion for fans and scholars alike. The revised edition includes updated insights and analyses, making it an essential resource for understanding the depth of Tolkien's imagination and the impact of his works on literature and culture.

Volume 2 of the most comprehensive in-depth companion to Tolkien's life and works ever published. This volume includes a superlative day-by-day chronology of Tolkien's life, presenting the most detailed biographical record available.

A sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings.

C'était en un temps très reculé, à une époque où il y avait encore des collines sauvages et des géants qui parcouraient le Vaste Monde. Des géants ? Bien sûr ! Surtout celui qui s'aventura un jour chez notre tranquille fermier appelé Gilles de Ham. Courageux, batailleur, il vint à bout du monstre et devint le personnage le plus respecté de tout le royaume. Las, il n'était pas au bout de ses peines !

When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The hobbit, he had become an accomplished amateur artist, and he was keen to contribute visually to the work. The finished book contained eight black and white drawings, five colour plates, two maps and his own jacket design.

A comprehensive guide to Tolkien's life and works, featuring synopses, a gazetteer, biographies, and analyses of his 'Silmarillion' mythology, along with discussions of significant places and people in his life.

La 4e de couverture indique : "Aux temps reculés de ce récit, la Terre est peuplée d'innombrables créatures : les Hobbits, apparentés à l'Homme, les Elfes et les Nains vivent en paix. Une paix menacée depuis que l'Anneau de Pouvoir, forgé par Sauron de Mordor, a été dérobé. Or cet anneau est doté d'un pouvoir maléfique qui confère à son détenteur une autorité sans limite et fait de lui le Maître du monde. Sauron s'est donc juré de le reconquérir..."