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A review by winterscape
J.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend by Colin Duriez
5.0
A great, well-rounded insight into J.R.R. Tolkien's life, especially in relation to his significant friendships and the way his stories were shaped and discovered in the world around him.
I feel a much greater understanding and appreciation of him as a person, academic, and author, as well as for his stories that I treasure so much.
This biography adds a lot more background depth to his mythology and storytelling if you had little previous knowledge of Tolkien's methods, beliefs, or the sources of inspiration from which he drew.
Written like a story of Ronald Tolkien's life from birth until death, you will really get to know the man and travel with him as he becomes the legend.
Thoroughly recommend this biography.
I feel a much greater understanding and appreciation of him as a person, academic, and author, as well as for his stories that I treasure so much.
This biography adds a lot more background depth to his mythology and storytelling if you had little previous knowledge of Tolkien's methods, beliefs, or the sources of inspiration from which he drew.
Written like a story of Ronald Tolkien's life from birth until death, you will really get to know the man and travel with him as he becomes the legend.
Thoroughly recommend this biography.