J. R. R. Tolkien's Influence On The Hobbit

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John Reuel Tolkien was formally known as, J.R.R. Tolkien, was a huge influence when it comes to literature. Tolkien helped modernize fantasy. He also gave us some of the most known fantasy novels, such as The Lord of the Rings, and The Hobbit. Tolkien helped fantasy become normal and made worldbuilding mainstream. Tolkien was born on January 3rd, 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Tolkien was an English writer and poet, specializing in Old and Middle English. Tolkien grew up Catholic with his mother and brother. Their parents were separated. Sadly, their father passed away when Tolkien was only four, and their mother passed when Tolkien was only fourteen. Due to this, they became orphans at a very young age. As Tolkien got older he finished