Tolkien, and the chronicles of modern despair

At the height of his popularity during the early 20th century, Rudyard Kipling emerged as the standout literary star of his generation. Adored by the British reading public for his vivid storytelling

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Playwright of dazzling wit and complex ideas Sir ...