J. R. R. Tolkien, born 130 years ago, gained global fame with "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." Life events inspired his stories from the fictional Middle-earth.
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Why is Tolkien considered the 'father of modern/high fantasy' even though there are plenty of authors of this genre before him? - Quora
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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Beloved Father of Fantasy
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