J.R.R. Tolkien
English writer, poet, philologist, and academic
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πBiography
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He is often referred to as the 'father' of modern fantasy literature.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Author of 'The Lord of the Rings'
- β¦Author of 'The Hobbit'
- β¦Created the Middle-earth legendarium
π¬Famous Quotes
"Not all those who wander are lost.
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
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