J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter

J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography

Humphrey Carpenter

287 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

nonfiction biography informative inspiring medium-paced
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The original authorised biography, and the only one written by an author who actually met J.R.R. Tolkien. In the 25 years since Tolkien's death in September 1973, millions have read The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and become...

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Moods

informative: 94%

reflective: 52%

inspiring: 46%

emotional: 27%

relaxing: 19%

hopeful: 11%

adventurous: 10%

funny: 10%

lighthearted: 7%

sad: 7%

challenging: 3%

mysterious: 1%


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