Secrets of Middle-earth. How the iconic universe of The Lord of the Rings came to be

Welcome to "Scientific Middle-earth"! The world created by J.R.R. Tolkien has conquered the hearts of millions, and the number of fans around the world continues to grow every year. This great writer, creator of unforgettable characters, inventor of a new... language, was also a scholar. Debates and analyses of Middle-earth from different points of view continue to this day. Undoubtedly, the world was created by a master with a deep understanding of science. The authors of this book, scholars and Tolkien fans, reveal the secrets of creating the universe of The Lord of the Rings: why do hobbits have such large and hairy feet, and why does the ring affect its bearer so much? What is the relation of the Elvish language to Old English? What does Middle-earth geology represent? How does the dragon Smaug fly? To answer these questions, you do not need to be a scientist or a Tolkien expert. Just open this book.