“The Letters of JRR Tolkien” is a great way for fans of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” to learn a little more about the author of the plots, JRR Tolkien.
The work, which was considered a true dive into the author’s intimacy and presents a series of letters written by him himself, will now be republished in Brazil, this time by Harper Collins.
The new edition will feature 150 new letters and special graphic material that has been considered a luxury item.
To further delight fans of the “Lord of the Rings” universe, the publisher decided to bring forward the launch of the title to November this year.
The edition was prepared by Humphrey Carpenter with assistance from Christopher Tolkien, the author’s son.
More about the book
“The Letters of JRR Tolkien” brings together a collection of letters handwritten by the author throughout his life. The first edition of the book was published in 1981, shortly after Tolkien’s death. The work was organized by the author’s biographer and friend, Humphrey Carpenter.
The book’s content, separated into chapters, covers a variety of topics. In his writing, Tolkien addresses both literary and personal issues, offering a fascinating glimpse into the creative mind behind one of the most beloved works of fantasy literature.
The work was a success, mainly because it was well received by fans and critics. Many consider it essential reading for those interested in Tolkien’s life and work.
Since then, “The Letters of JRR Tolkien” has become a valuable source of information for literary scholars and has been frequently cited in academic studies about the author.
It is estimated that Tolkien wrote 354 letters. Those in the first edition of the book are dated from October 1914, when he was still an undergraduate at Oxford, until August 29, 1973, four days before his death.
The content of these letters shows the author’s life course and, at the time of editing, some very personal points were omitted.
