Humphrey Carpenter

The original authorised biography of one of the greatest literary minds of the 20th century, J. R. R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter, takes an in-depth look into the life of the creator of Middle-earth. Celebrating Tolkien’s 125th Anniversary, this edition is a treasured account of the author's life, written by the only biographer who personally knew him. John Ronald Reuel...

Critically acclaimed and award-winning, this biography explores the lives of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the brilliant group of writers who emerged from Oxford during the Second World War. C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and their friends were a regular feature of the Oxford scenery in the years during and after the Second World War. They gathered on Tuesdays at the...