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Include books by the same author1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
Peter Boxall · 960 pages
Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Corey Olsen · 327 pages
"The Hobbit is one of the most widely read and best-loved books of the twentieth century. In December 2012, millions will be introduced or reintroduced to J.R.R. Tolkien's classic with the arrival of the first of two film adaptations by acclaimed director Peter Jackson. Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" is a fun, thoughtful, and insightful companion volume, designed to bring a thorough and
Jane Austen For Dummies
Joan Elizabeth Klingel Ray · 388 pages
Winter is Coming: Symbols and Hidden Meanings in A Game of Thrones
Valerie Estelle Frankel · 154 pages
The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy: Hogwarts for Muggles
Gregory Bassham · 288 pages
"The Ultimate Harry Potter: Hogwarts for Muggles, is a fresh and distinctive report on the great ideas in the series. All the authors of these chapters have had the advantage of thinking through their chosen issues, and writing up their conclusions after the entire Potter storyline was complete, and Rowling had even had her say in public about things that never made it into the pages of the offici
Journey Into Narnia
Kathryn Ann Lindskoog · 244 pages
Renowned C. S. Lewis scholar Kathryn Lindskoog has here expanded and updated her classic study of Lewis's Narnia series originally titled, "The Lion of Judah in Never-Never Land: The Theology of C.S. Lewis Expressed in his fantasies for Children." Now with the addition of a study guide, including a look at the chronological order of the series of the seven books, the "Journey into Narnia" is fille
F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby: Essays, Articles, Reviews
Nicolas Tredell · 192 pages
Mapping the World of Harry Potter: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Explore the Bestselling Series of All Time
Leah Wilson · 240 pages
Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare, Vols. 1-2
Isaac Asimov, Rafael Palacios · 843 pages
501 Must-Read Books
Emma Beare · 544 pages
The recommendations for inclusion in this comprehensive book were made by a bibliophile and writer with a peerless reputation. The reviews themselves were compiled by lecturers, writers and book lovers, sharing their pleasure, surprise or even indignation with the rest of us. This comprehensive guide includes recommendations in children's fiction, classic fiction, history, memoirs, modern fiction,
García Márquez: Crónica de una muerte anunciada
Stephen M. Hart · 68 pages
Tolkien: A Look Behind The Lord of the Rings
Lin Carter · 211 pages
Lin Carter's joyous 1969 exploration of Tolkien's classic trilogy and the glorious tradition from which it grew.
The Catcher in the Rye - Barron's Book Notes
Barron's · 90 pages
The History of the Hobbit, Part One: Mr. Baggins
John D. Rateliff, J.R.R. Tolkien · 512 pages
The Road to Middle-earth
Tom Shippey · 252 pages
"The Road to Middle-earth, Tom Shippey's classic work, now revised and expanded in paperback explores J.R.R. Tolkien's creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien's professional background led him to write The Hobbit and create a timeless charm for millions of readers. He argues convincingly that the source of Tolkien's inspiration lay not just in his love of
Ender's World: Fresh Perspectives on the SF Classic Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · 304 pages
Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks
John Curran · 480 pages
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Love in the Time of Cholera: A Reader's Guide
Thomas Fahy · 87 pages
The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One
J.R.R. Tolkien · 497 pages
The Return of the Shadow is the first volume of the The History of The Lord of the Rings and the sixth volume of The History of Middle-earth. It is a history of the creation of The Lord of the Rings, a fascinating study of Tolkien's great masterpiece, from its inception to the end of the first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring. In The Return of the Shadow (the abandoned title of the first vol
Margaret Atwood The Essential Guide
Margaret Reynolds, Jonathan Noakes · 256 pages