A review by davehershey
J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by Tom Shippey

4.0

Shippey had written another book on Tolkien, which I have no plans to read (I am done with Tolkien for a while). In this one his goal is to show that Tolkien deserves a place among the most well-respected and admired authors of the 20th century. Many academics and critics have disparaged his work as lesser since it is of the fantasy genre. Shippey’s study of Tolkien’s work reveals just how brilliant and well-read Tolkien was and how much depth there is in Tolkien’s work. If you are a fan of Tolkien, check this one out too