The House of the Wolfings: A Book that Inspired J. R. R. Tolkien [Paperback]

William Morris (Author), Michael W. Perry (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2003

J. R. R. Tolkien was inspired in the writing of The Lord of the Rings by this tale of a magical coat of mail and the temptation to use its protection in a war between the Rohan-like Wolfings and the enslaving armies of Rome.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This book is part of a series of inexpensive books intended to make better known the writings of William Morris and his influence on J. R. R. Tolkien. Books in the series include:

More to William Morris, which contains Morris' two great tales of herorism and battle, The House of the Wolfings and The Roots of the Mountains. Both books are also available separately in hardback and paperback.

On the Lines Morris' Romances, which contains Morris' two great quest romances, The Wood Beyond the World and The Well at the World's End. Both books are also available separately in hardback and paperback. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Do a web search for "William Morris" and you'll find dozens of matches for this talented nineteenth English artist, poet and writer. Combining the ancient tales of northern Europe he loved so much with folk tales and writing them as a modern novel, William Morris (1834-1896) pioneered modern fantasy literature and influenced books such as J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Inkling Books (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587420252
• ISBN-13: 978-1587420252
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,292,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)