A fresh linguistic, critical and anthropological perspective on Tolkien's life and works.

The story of a girl who never fit in and the woman she became - an incredible first memoir from Anita Rani.

An in-depth guide to the rich history of the symbol of the ring, its origin in ancient storytelling tradition, and its influence on Tolkien's work.

This book questions the historical reasons for the improbable popularity of supernatural fiction in the Age of Enlightenment, examining Gothic novels in the context of contemporary theatrical ghosts, and drawing out the connection between fictions of the supernatural and the growth of consumerism.

The definitive guide to the origin of J.R.R. Tolkien's books, from The Hobbit to The History of Middle-earth series - includes unpublished Tolkien extracts and poetry.

The Romantic Period was one of the most exciting periods in English literary history. This book provides a comprehensive account of the intellectual and cultural background to Romantic literature. It looks at: the changing literary marketplace and so-called 'circulation revolution'; the troubled territories of education and family life; and more.

Exploring the connection between concepts of power and masculinity in seventeenth-century England, this study shows how stories of ancient tyranny were deployed in dialogues concerning monarchy and rule between 1603 and 1660, and the extent to which these shaped English classical republican thought.

Now in paperback: a beautiful gift book that will change the way you see books for ever

This tender and personal memoir by the poet Joanna Ramsey of George Mackay Brown gives an account of some aspects of the last eight years of his life in Stromness, Orkney, and of the friendship between them.

Critically acclaimed, this unique and compelling personal biography uncovers the hidden love triangle between novelist Elizabeth Bowen and the author's grandparents.

An illuminating collection of interviews between the prestigious Shakespeare and Company and the best writers of our time

Dissects the sterile distinction between 'sciences' and 'humanities' to bring to life the whole history of cosmology from the Babylonians to Newton. The author shows how the tragic split between science and religion arose and how the modern world-view replaced the medieval world-view in the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century.

The extraordinary true story of the Stasi's poetry club: The Lives of Others crossed with Dead Poets Society.

Tolkien's Middle Earth continues to capture the global imagination. In this accessible (but unofficial) guide, this sometimes confusing world is broken down into bite-sized sections that bring it to life for the newcomer and the fanatic alike.

The bestselling classic reissued for the Queen's 95th birthday.

A succinct, urgent and never-before seen collection of Berger's writing on mineworkers and miners' strikes celebrating both his acclaimed writing and deep-rooted politics

A revolutionary approach to writing inspired by ancient Eastern wisdom, from the bestselling author of Wabi Sabi