Author

J.R.R. Tolkien

Bloemfontein, South Africa
1892-1973
Well Known Works
The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit
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Short Bio

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, born January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa, and passing on September 2, 1973, in Bournemouth, England, was an English writer, philologist, and academic. He is best known for his high fantasy works "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." Tolkien's writing, set within a meticulously crafted world, introduced readers to Middle-earth, a land filled with rich histories, languages, and cultures.

His work has had a profound impact on fantasy literature and established a new genre that continues to inspire countless writers and creators. Tolkien's legacy endures, immortalized through his contributions to literature, language, and the expansive world he created .