Books like Inklings by Humphrey Carpenter

John Bunyan’s classic allegory follows the spiritual journey of Christian, who overcomes trials such as the Valley of the Shadow of Death and Vanity Fair to reach Beulah Land.

A biographical study of J.R.R. Tolkien drawn from his personal papers and the memories of friends and family, offering insight into the life behind the legend without critical judgment of his fiction.

"The Road to Middle-earth, Tom Shippey's classic work, now revised and expanded in paperback explores J.R.R. Tolkien's creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien's professional background led him to write The Hobbit and create a timeless charm for millions of readers. He argues convincingly that the source of Tolkien's inspiration lay not just in his love of fable but in his love of language. While examining the foundations and literary structures of Tolkien's most popular work, The Lord of the Rings, in rich detail, Shippey also discusses the contribution of The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales to Tolkien's great myth cycle, showing how the more "difficult" books can be fully appreciated. He goes on to examine the remarkable twelve-volume History of Middle-earth, written by Tolkien's son and literary heir Christopher Tolkien, which traces the creative and technical processes by which Middle-earth evolved."--Jacket.

Follows the life and work of the renowned fantasy writer, creator of hobbits and Middle Earth and 'The Lord of the Rings.'