Letter 111a

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
Letter 111a
Recipient	Stanley Unwin
Date	30 September 1947
Subject(s)	The Lord of the Rings

Letter 111a is a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien and published in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: Revised and Expanded edition.

Summary

In a letter to Stanley Unwin, Tolkien apologises for the length of the material he sent and expresses hope that Rayner Unwin will enjoy the second book of The Lord of the Rings that he recently shared. He encourages Rayner to provide honest feedback and not hesitate to share his thoughts. Tolkien humorously remarks on his tendency to get carried away in literary discussions and looks forward to welcoming Rayner in person on his next visit.