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The books in this series put within the reach of young adult readers the lives of individuals--scientists, explorers, humanists--who distinguished themselves by their contributions to history and progress. They are written in an engaging style and contain an abundance of information that brings each individual's achievements to life. Detailing the life of J. R. R. Tolkien, the man behind the masterpiece The Lord of the Rings, this biography discusses the scholar, professor, and world-renowned fantasy writer. His imaginative and active personality stands out more than ever in today's technical, mechanical, and oftentimes apathetic society. Los libros de esta colección ponen al alcance de los jóvenes lectores las vidas de personas--científicos, exploradores, humanistas--que se destacaron por sus aportaciones a la historia y al progreso. Están escritos en un lenguaje ameno y cuentan con abundante material que trae a la vida las hazañas de cada individuo. Detallando la vida de J. R. R. Tolkien, el hombre detrás de la obra maestra El señor de los anillos, esta biografía discute al erudito, profesor y mundialmente reconocido autor de literatura fantástica. Su personalidad imaginativa y activa se destaca más que nunca en la sociedad técnica, mecánica y a menudo apática de hoy en día.

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Eduardo Segura is an author, a translator, and a professor. His doctoral thesis is an analysis of The Lord of the Rings and J. R. R. Tolkien's poetics. He has translated Tolkien's work and was a consultant on the film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings.

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