The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion

A unique companion to The Lord of the Rings which relates the textual history of the Nations Favourite Read; with a previously unpublished Guide to the Names in The Lord of the Rings. written by Tolkien himself In The Lord of the Rings:.. A Readers Companion internationally acclaimed scholars Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull examine Tolkiens masterpiece chapter by chapter. offering expert insights into its evolution. structure. and meaning They discuss important influences on its development. connections between that work and other writings by Tolkien. errors and inconsistencies. significant changes to the text. and archaic and unusual words used by Tolkien. Thousands of notes. keyed to standard editions of The Lord of the Rings but universally accessible. reveal the richness and complexity of on...