The Snow Child
by John D. Rateliff, J.R.R. Tolkien
The Snow Child by John D. Rateliff, J.R.R. Tolkien holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 72.3K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 467 pages.
About The Snow Child
First published in 1938, The Hobbit is a story that “grew in the telling,” and many characters and events in the published book are completely different from what Tolkien first wrote to read aloud to his young sons as part of their “fireside reads.” For the first time, The History of the Hobbit reproduces the original version of one of literature’s most famous stories, and includes many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps for The Hobbit created by Tolkien himself. Also featured are extensive annotations and commentaries on the date of composition, how Tolkien’s professional and early mythological writings influenced the story, the imaginary geography he created, and how he came to revise the book in the years after publication to accommodate events in The Lord of the Rings.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John D. Rateliff, J.R.R. Tolkien |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 467 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Non-Fiction, History |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 72,328 |
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What genre is The Snow Child?
The Snow Child is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Snow Child worth reading?
Based on 72.3K reader ratings, The Snow Child has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Snow Child?
The Snow Child has 467 pages.
Who wrote The Snow Child?
The Snow Child was written by John D. Rateliff, J.R.R. Tolkien. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for The Snow Child?
The ISBN-13 for The Snow Child is 9780316175680.0.
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