Christopher Tolkien chronicles his father's creation of the novel "The Lord of the Rings," presenting early drafts and showing how the cast of characters grew after the first stage of writing. Also discusses Tolkien's changing map of Middle-earth, and the runic alphabets.
J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien was a British author, philologist, and academic, best known for his high fantasy works, particularly "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. His writing style is characterized by intricate world-building, rich mythology, and complex languages. Tolkien's contributions to literature include popularizing the fantasy genre and inspiring generations of writers and readers with his epic tales of Middle-earth. His most famous work, "The Lord of the Rings," has had a lasting impact on the fantasy genre and remains a beloved classic in literature.