Writer · 1892 – 1973
J. R. R. Tolkien
Little-Known Facts
- He invented complete languages, including Elvish tongues, before writing the stories set in their world.
- He was a close friend of fellow writer C. S. Lewis at Oxford.
Myths & Misconceptions
Did Tolkien write The Lord of the Rings as a children's book?
No — while The Hobbit began as a children's tale, The Lord of the Rings grew into a vast, serious epic for adult readers.