Understanding the Lord of the Rings - by Neil D Isaacs & Rose a Zimbardo (Paperback)

The Best of Tolkien Criticism is a comprehensive collection of essays that span fifty years of critical reaction to J.R.R.

Tolkien's masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.

This definitive volume includes fourteen previously published pieces, gathered here for the first time, along with a commissioned essay by Tom Shippey that examines how Peter Jackson translated the text into film drama.

Fans and scholars alike will appreciate these important, insightful, and timely pieces, which provide a deep understanding of the classic work and its power and beauty.

Whether you are a new generation of readers discovering The Lord of the Rings or a prior generation rediscovering it, this collection is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deeper appreciation of Tolkien's masterpiece.