Books Book Review: ‘The King Under the Mountain,’ by D.J. Taylor
D.J. Taylor’s new book is part biography and part critical study of the writer behind “The Lord of the Rings.”
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· November 5, 2026 · 1 min read
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D.J. Taylor’s new book is part biography and part critical study of the writer behind “The Lord of the Rings.”
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