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J. R. R. Tolkien
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A Secret Vice
J. R. R. Tolkien
First ever critical study of Tolkien's little-known essay, which reveals how language invention shaped the creation of Middle-earth and beyond, to George R R Martin's Game of Thrones.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 7, 2023 |
| ISBN13 | 9780008591762 |
| Publishers | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Dimensions | 199 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Fimi, Dimitra |
| Editor | Higgins, Andrew |
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