The Complete Tolkien Companion
St. Martin's Press · Print & ebook · October 2, 2012
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- Who it’s for
- Follow Tolkien’s names, histories, languages, and lore across Middle-earth and beyond.
- Themes
- Middle-earth lore, Tolkien reference guide, Elvish writing systems
- Genres
- SF & Fantasy Criticism, Encyclopedias
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For all those who journey to Middle Earth, here is the complete guide to its lands, legends, histories, languages, and people. The Complete Tolkien Companion explains, translates, and links every single reference—names, dates, places, facts, famous weapons, even food and drink—to be found in J. R. R. Tolkien's world, which includes not only The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings but also The Simarillion and many other posthumously published works.
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A detailed explanation of the various Elvish writing systems, together with maps, charts, and genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Tolkien and the unforgettable world and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy. First published in 1976, this is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime.
A World to Navigate
Follow Tolkien’s names, histories, languages, and lore across Middle-earth and beyond.
Come here for
- Connections among lands, legends, people, and even food and drink
- A broad companion to Tolkien’s published world
Expect
- Explanations, translations, maps, charts, and genealogical tables
- A close look at Elvish writing systems
Where it sits
| Encyclopedias | 49% |
|---|---|
| SF & Fantasy Criticism | 49% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- SF & Fantasy Criticism
- Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism
- 20th-Century Literary Criticism
- Authors
- J. E. A. Tyler
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Published
- October 2, 2012
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Middle-earth lore · Tolkien reference guide · Elvish writing systems
- Reading lane
- SF & Fantasy Criticism