Understanding the Lord of the Rings (2005, Paperback)

This book looks at Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings from many different viewpoints over the years. The authors range, chronologically, from C S Lewis in 1955, writing about the value of myth, to Tom Shippey in 2004, writing about the Film Trilogy that was directed by Peter Jackson. There are fourteen articles in all, spanning five decades. An invaluable comprehensive Index is included. Great for the Tolkien scholar, or anyone interested in learning more about Middle Earth.