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blackguy
03-03-2003, 11:32 AM
I'd like to read a biography of Tolkien, I know there are 2-3 or even more around.

Which one do u suggest me?
FoolOfATook
03-03-2003, 04:23 PM
Start with Humphrey Carpenter's official Biography. I'd pick up Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien as well, to read when you finish Biography.
blackguy
03-03-2003, 06:06 PM
Originally posted by blackguy
I'd like to read a biography of Tolkien, I know there are 2-3 or even more around.

Which one do u suggest me?

what will I read in that biography? Does it talk about the Tolkien's life and does it tell about any book?

I have only read Hobbit, I don't wanna know anything about the Lord of the ring :D
blackguy
03-03-2003, 08:57 PM
none read a biography?
FoolOfATook
03-03-2003, 09:37 PM
You won't be able to find a biography that doesn't discuss The Lord of the Rings. However, if you want to learn about Tolkien's life, Carpenter's J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography is the best place to start.
blackguy
03-03-2003, 09:58 PM
Originally posted by FoolOfATook
You won't be able to find a biography that doesn't discuss The Lord of the Rings.

it tells me about the end of TLOTR? :(
So I am not gonna read it now
FoolOfATook
03-03-2003, 10:05 PM
You almost sound as if you don't want to read LOTR....
blackguy
03-03-2003, 10:13 PM
Originally posted by FoolOfATook
You almost sound as if you don't want to read LOTR....

I do want! It's just that I haven't read it yet and I am waiting for the 3rd movie so I don't wanna know the end by reading it in the biography
FoolOfATook
03-04-2003, 12:31 AM
Don't wait until the movie! Read them now- trust me, it'll be better. ;)