‘One of the most influential books of our generation’
The Times

‘Finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls … an exciting epic of travel, magical adventure, working up to a devastating climax’
The Observer

‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and those who are going to read them’
Sunday Times

‘One of the best loved characters in English fiction … a marvellous fantasy adventure’
Daily Mail

‘A flawless masterpiece’
The Times

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 80 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.