From A to Z to Middle-Earth with J. R. R. Tolkien

by Louis A. Markos

The writings of J. R. R. Tolkien have enthralled millions of readers around the globe. This new handbook demonstrates that it is not just the words and stories of Tolkien that capture the attention of readers; it is also the ideas of Tolkien. The writings of Tolkien are a powerful illustration of the power of words to convey images and ideas than can transform our imagination and our worldview. Matching one idea from Tolkien s writings with each Letter of the alphabet, Louis Markos employs a memorable method to demonstrate the simplicity and complexity of Tolkien. Markos also provides readers with an overview of Tolkien s life and brief guides to his major books and film productions of his works.

136 pages, Paperback

Published May 31, 2016

About the author

Dr. Markos earned his B.A. in English and History from Colgate University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in English from the University of Michigan. At the University of Michigan, he specialized in British Romantic Poetry, Literary Theory, and the Classics.

He has taught at Houston Baptist University since 1991, where he is Professor in English and holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities.