The book "The Road to Middle-earth" is a study of the world created by the great English writer J. R. R. Tolkien. In this book, H. R. R. Tolkien magisterially describes the creation of Middle-earth, its mythology, languages, history and heroes. The author traces the development of his work from the birth of ideas to the formation of the majestic and eloquent fairy tale "The Lord of the Rings". In The Road to Middle-earth, Tom Shippe uses many sources, including previously inaccessible archival materials, letters, notes and other documents, to help reveal the depth and grandeur of Tolkien's Legendarium. This book is a must-read for both true fans of Tolkien's work and those interested in creating an imaginary world in literature.