Tolkien books (MUD Theme Help)

Ever wonder what books Arda is based on? If your answer is "Yeah, I wish I could get more background on this place," this help file is for you. It may even help if your answer is "Heck no, I've read Lord of the Rings umpteen times!"

The central story around which Arda is built is told in:

• The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
• The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, which comes in three volumes:
  • The Fellowship of the Ring
  • The Two Towers
  • The Return of the King

If you want to get even deeper into Arda and Tolkien, look for these as well:

• The Silmarillion, by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Unfinished Tales, by J.R.R. Tolkien, with notes by his son Christopher
• The Complete Guide to Middle Earth, by Robert Foster (dictionary-style reference)
• The Atlas of Middle Earth, by Karen Wynn Fonstad (great maps and more)