Did you know that as a student Tolkien wrote “naughty” jokes, or that as a professor he created Anglo-Saxon crossword puzzles for his students? Do you know where the names of hobbits or orcs come from? Do you recognize the European languages on which the languages of the Elves and Dwarves of Middle-earth are based? Are you aware which famous music bands have performed songs with lyrics inspired by the world of Middle-earth? Did you know that in the 1970s three animated films were made based on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings? Get to know Tolkien as a man, writer, and creator.
A study on the work and influences of the creator of The Lord of the Rings, and his impact on the world of fantasy fiction.
