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Book details

  1. Print length
    720 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    William Morrow
  4. Publication date
    November 14, 2023
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.33 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0358652987
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    978-0358652984
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The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the world’s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with revealing new insights into The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.

J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of the languages and history of Middle-earth as recorded in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, was one of the most prolific letter-writers of the last century. Over the years he wrote a mass of letters—to his publishers, to members of his family, to friends, and to “fans” of his books—which often reveal the inner workings of his mind, and which record the history of composition of his works and his reaction to subsequent events.

A selection from Tolkien’s correspondence, collected and edited by Tolkien’s official biographer, Humphrey Carpenter, and assisted by Christopher Tolkien, was published in 1981. It presented, in Tolkien’s own words, a highly detailed portrait of the man in his many aspects: storyteller, scholar, Catholic, parent, friend, and observer of the world around him.

In this revised and expanded edition of The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, it has been possible to go back to the editors’ original typescripts and notes, restoring more than 150 letters that were excised purely to achieve what was then deemed a “publishable length,” and present the book as originally intended.

Enthusiasts for his writings will find much that is new, for the letters not only include fresh information about Middle-earth, such as Tolkien’s own plot summary of the entirety of The Lord of the Rings and a vision for publishing his “Tales of the Three Ages,” but also many insights into the man and his world. In addition, this new selection will entertain anyone who appreciates the art of letter-writing, of which J.R.R. Tolkien was a master.

About the Author

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
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Stephen Bridge
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Absolutely essential new edition for long-time Tolkien fans.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
When the original edition came out in 1981, I read it eagerly but hadn’t re-read the entire collection since. That first edition has been a standard book for understanding Tolkien the writer and Tolkien the person for several decades. But in 1981 the publishers made... See more
When the original edition came out in 1981, I read it eagerly but hadn’t re-read the entire collection since. That first edition has been a standard book for understanding Tolkien the writer and Tolkien the person for several decades. But in 1981 the publishers made Carpenter and Christopher Tolkien cut back the planned text by 50,000 words to what the publishers considered a “publishable length.”

This new edition returns to what was intended by the editors back then, with the modern knowledge that there are now many readers who will buy an even longer book of Tolkien’s writing. These letters, arranged by date, are a delightful treasure for anyone who wants to know more about Tolkien from the inside. As Chris Smith says in the forward to the expanded edition, “*Letters* has become the closest thing we will ever have to J.R.R. Tolkien’s autobiography.” 150 previously deleted letters have been added back in, and another 45 letters have been expanded. Since the original collection has been quoted hundreds of times and referenced by a number for each letter, the current editing team used a clever system, so that the references in older books and articles do not become outdated. For example, if a new letter was inserted between items 121 and 122, it was labeled 121a.

After many times reading Tolkien’s books and critical works about those books, I appreciate these insights into his thinking and life much more than I did those 40 some years ago. If you want to see his thoughts about his deeply held Catholic beliefs, that is here. But we also see his agony, wondering if anyone will ever appreciate *The Lord of the Rings* (“LOTR”), even if someone would publish it. Much more important to him personally was his history of the Elves, that we now know as *The Silmarillion*. By the time the fandom of LOTR had grown worldwide and there was a demand for *The Silmarillion*, the health of Tolkien himself and his wife Edith was too poor to give him a chance of putting it into publishable form. I had misunderstood many years ago that this was due to his love of revising. That was completely untrue – he hated revising; but he was *compelled* to do it by his internal demand for everything to fit together.

Tolkien was pleased that LOTR was so well loved; but he became deeply frustrated by the misunderstandings. One of my favorite letters was #153 to a Catholic bookshop manager, who had complained that Tolkien had “overstepped” the limits of a sub-creator by allowing creations and methods not already used by God. Tolkien wrote several pages of professorial explanations that were basically elaborations on two themes, that I can summarize thusly: 1. “Dude, it’s FICTION. It's an imaginary world, and it’s up to me what happens in it.” 2. “Who are you to put limits on what God might do in other circumstances other than the one we know about?” He finally decided not to send the long version, with a note on the draft, “It seemed to be taking myself too importantly.”

If you want to dig deeply into the world of Middle Earth, and even write papers about it, you must not miss this book. Even if you just love Tolkien’s books and want to know more of his thoughts and explanations, this is a fascinating, intimate read. It is the closest we could ever come to reading his mind.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
The original version of The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien was published in 1981. The letters were selected and edited by Humphrey Carpenter, Tolkien's authorized biographer and an eminent scholar in his own right, assisted by Christopher Tolkien, Tolkien's youngest son and... See more
The original version of The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien was published in 1981. The letters were selected and edited by Humphrey Carpenter, Tolkien's authorized biographer and an eminent scholar in his own right, assisted by Christopher Tolkien, Tolkien's youngest son and literary executor. That original version ran to 463 pages, including substantial notes and an index, and it quickly became an invaluable resource for scholars seeking to learn more about Tolkien's creative processes as well as for anyone who had read and enjoyed Tolkien's books and wanted to learn more about him and them.

Shortly after the original version was published reports began to circulate among Tolkien scholars and other fans that many of the letters and fragments of other letters had been deleted by Carpenter at the behest of the publishers, who naturally wanted a book that would be both interesting and not so expensive as to keep it from selling well. Now, more than forty years after the original publication, this Revised and Expanded Edition is available. It is 708 pages long, again including even more substantial notes and a more complete index. The letters in the original edition were all numbered consecutively, and many of them have been cited in scholarly publications using their number, so it is fortunate that the editors of this new edition have taken care to preserve those original numbers. When letters or fragments of letters have been added to the text they have been identified by their consecutive number with letters added, i.e. "137e", thus preserving the original citations and allowing scholars to quote from the new letters and cite them appropriately.

Tolkien was one of the great letter writers. The 354 letters begin with a letter to his future wife Edith Bratt in 1914 and end with a letter to his daughter Priscilla four days before his death in 1973. There is a gold mine of wonderful material to be discovered within these letters, letting us learn so much more about Tolkien's writings as well as Tolkien the man himself, a conservative man of his times, deeply religious and devoted to Roman Catholicism, a family man who kept in close contact with his four children and his relatives, and above all a scholarly and brilliant professor and writer. As you read and enjoy the letters in this collection, be sure to refer to the extensive notes at the end, as they expand upon and clarify many points.

This Revised and Expanded edition of Tolkien's letters will become a requisite part of the libraries of all scholars and other lovers of Middle-earth.
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Letters from J.R.R. Tolkien
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
A wonderful insight into Tolkien’s life. It shows aspects of his relationships with people, his work, and faith. A great book to understand the author a little more.
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R. David Stamm
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This may be TMI unless you’re a real fan of Tolkien
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
I view this as a reference volume rather than something to read from beginning to end. Some brilliant insights into his thinking not just about The Trilogy, but about his daily life and his view of the world in general. But it’s not light reading.
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Big Tolkien fan
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
JRR's biography was written expertly by the same author, who used some of passages from JRR's letters in the bio. As a huge Tolkien fan, I wanted to know more and found this book perfect for that need.
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Great transaction
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substantial and important update
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2023
This revised and expanded edition is a substantial update. It is, in fact, what Carpenter and Christopher Tolkien originally planned to publish. The additions to the previous edition are truly valuable. Fascinating and enjoyable to read, providing much information, as... See more
This revised and expanded edition is a substantial update. It is, in fact, what Carpenter and Christopher Tolkien originally planned to publish. The additions to the previous edition are truly valuable. Fascinating and enjoyable to read, providing much information, as well as a window into Tolkien's life and personality.
And in spite of the unfortunate experience of another reviewer, I found the production values (paper quality, print, etc.) fine. For anyone seriously interested in Tolkien and his work, this really does rate five starts.
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Not much new
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
The announcement that a new edition of the Letters, with additions, was a tantalizing gesture from the publishers. But now that I've read through the volume I find it to be disappointing; it's longer than it was -- by over 150 letters -- but the added letters just aren't... See more
The announcement that a new edition of the Letters, with additions, was a tantalizing gesture from the publishers. But now that I've read through the volume I find it to be disappointing; it's longer than it was -- by over 150 letters -- but the added letters just aren't very significant (depending on what you're interested in). It doesn't appear that any "new" letters (not known in 1980) have been included -- it's only letters they had then but decided not to publish at that time. In particular Tolkien's letter to Tom Shippey, making remarks on Shippey's essay "Author as Philologist" is not in. The volume is thicker, but the margins are narrower, making it more awkward to handle. The printers were having some trouble with the vertical registration, which is somewhat variable in the vicinity of p. 460 (in my copy) -- perhaps a minor detail but not something one would expect for a publication of this supposed import. Other than Letter 131 it's not obvious where other letters have been enlarged.

On the plus side the most important letter, Letter 131, is less abridged than it was and includes Tolkien's list of Middle-earth topics to be considered in future publications. The index is much better, and there is a nice photo of Tolkien on the paper cover.

On the whole, unless you're really a fanatic, you're probably better off with the original edition from about 1981.
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O livro foi fabricado no Reino Unido,
Reviewed in Brazil on May 22, 2024
e isso significa que as páginas são coladas (neste caso, com uma cola de cheiro forte) e que o papel é de qualidade inferior. Considerando-se que outras edições de Tolkien (na mesma faixa de preço) são primorosas, fica-se com a sensação de que algum orc andou tomando certas...See more
e isso significa que as páginas são coladas (neste caso, com uma cola de cheiro forte) e que o papel é de qualidade inferior. Considerando-se que outras edições de Tolkien (na mesma faixa de preço) são primorosas, fica-se com a sensação de que algum orc andou tomando certas decisões editoriais.
e isso significa que as páginas são coladas (neste caso, com uma cola de cheiro forte) e que o papel é de qualidade inferior. Considerando-se que outras edições de Tolkien (na mesma faixa de preço) são primorosas, fica-se com a sensação de que algum orc andou tomando certas decisões editoriais.
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Expandir el conocimiento sobre el Legendarium de Tolkien.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 18, 2023
Excelente libro,tal vez el papel no es excelente, pero se defiende, mucho por leer desde lo biográfico, así como información inédita en su cartas sobre su literatura,lo recomiendo.
Excelente libro,tal vez el papel no es excelente, pero se defiende, mucho por leer desde lo biográfico, así como información inédita en su cartas sobre su literatura,lo recomiendo.
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Libro tanto desiderato, ma imballato male
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Purtroppo ultimamente le consegne Amazon di libri(anche più o meno costosi) lasciano molto a desiderare. Assenti protezioni adeguate. Le copertine si sgualciscono durante il trasporto. Peccato Il libro è ovviamente una fonte ottima per chi vuole approfondire Tolkien ulteriormente
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Still, annoyingly, short on personal details
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When the first edition of the Tolkien letters was published in 1981 critical response was somewhat muted. Editor Humphrey Carpenter, who produced the first official biography, had collaborated with Tolkien's son Christopher to select letters which showed some aspects of...See more
When the first edition of the Tolkien letters was published in 1981 critical response was somewhat muted. Editor Humphrey Carpenter, who produced the first official biography, had collaborated with Tolkien's son Christopher to select letters which showed some aspects of Tolkien's working life, but very few personal details. This new edition gives more of the same. Many, perhaps too many, of the letters are to Christopher himself, and too few to his other children. While there are more details than before about what Tolkien thought about his major works of fiction, his working methods, and his scholarship, there's little about the details of his religious faith, his family life, his friendships and their vagaries, and little about relations with his often exasperated colleagues, who waited in vain for this perfectionist scholar to perfect the pearls he was prepared to throw before us swine. This may be the best we'll get as the very wealthy Tolkien estate preserves the somewhat saintly image of its breadmaker, and as such it's certainly better than nothing. But it's still disappointing.
When the first edition of the Tolkien letters was published in 1981 critical response was somewhat muted. Editor Humphrey Carpenter, who produced the first official biography, had collaborated with Tolkien's son Christopher to select letters which showed some aspects of Tolkien's working life, but very few personal details. This new edition gives more of the same. Many, perhaps too many, of the letters are to Christopher himself, and too few to his other children. While there are more details than before about what Tolkien thought about his major works of fiction, his working methods, and his scholarship, there's little about the details of his religious faith, his family life, his friendships and their vagaries, and little about relations with his often exasperated colleagues, who waited in vain for this perfectionist scholar to perfect the pearls he was prepared to throw before us swine. This may be the best we'll get as the very wealthy Tolkien estate preserves the somewhat saintly image of its breadmaker, and as such it's certainly better than nothing. But it's still disappointing.
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Amazing book, very happy to have it in my collection, but I am a bit sad about how the pickers/packers are handling books. (Less likely the printers) This book was published and printed less than a month ago and the cover is already damaged. I will not send it back however as my replacement would possibly be in the same or worst condition. I looked for this book in the 3 nearest bookshops and it is out of stock, so I had to order from here, but as someone who collects Tolkien's books, I am not at all happy with the condition.
Amazing book, very happy to have it in my collection, but I am a bit sad about how the pickers/packers are handling books. (Less likely the printers) This book was published and printed less than a month ago and the cover is already damaged. I will not send it back however as my replacement would possibly be in the same or worst condition. I looked for this book in the 3 nearest bookshops and it is out of stock, so I had to order from here, but as someone who collects Tolkien's books, I am not at all happy with the condition.
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