
FAQ About J.R.R. Tolkien

Who was J.R.R. Tolkien?
J.R.R. Tolkien, or John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, was a renowned English writer, poet, philologist, and academic best known for his high-fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'. Born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Tolkien became an influential figure in the literary world and significantly shaped the fantasy genre.