The Science of Middle-earth: A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World by Roland Lehoucq, Loïc Mangin, Jean-Sébastien Steyer

The Science of Middle-earth: A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World

Roland Lehoucq, Loïc Mangin, Jean-Sébastien Steyer with Tina Kover (Translator), Arnaud Rafaelian (Illustrator)

414 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

nonfiction nature science informative medium-paced

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The surprising and illuminating look at how Tolkien's love of science and natural history shaped the creation of his Middle Earth, from its flora and fauna to its landscapes.The world J.R.R. Tolkien created is one of the most beloved in all of lit...

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