An enjoyable introduction to this author’s work, that exemplifies why he was chosen by the readers as the best British writer in 20^th century. Throughout a exacting study of his novels and tales, Andrew Blake shows us how Tolkien’s mastery in language, his ability to create a whole new world of legends and his bravery to deal with the most difficult questions allowed him to start a new writing style, bringing Fantasy back to literature. Tolkien’s work can help us to understand the modern world better.