J.R.R. Tolkien

<p><strong>J.R.R. Tolkien</strong> (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing <em>The Hobbit</em>, <em>The Lord of the Rings</em> and <em>The Silmarillion</em>, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.</p>