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J.R.R. Tolkien

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892 – 1973) was a British poet, academic and writer best known for his fantasy sagas "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."

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'Rings of Power' marks return to Middle-earth

Amazon Prime brings Tolkien's fantasy world back to life with the most expensive series in TV history.
CultureSeptember 2, 2022
A still from "The Lord of the Rings" with four hobbits holding knives.

How Tolkien became the father of fantasy

Born 130 years ago, J. R. R. Tolkien is famous for "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings." Life events inspired him.
LiteratureJanuary 3, 2022
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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Florence's Uffizi Gallery artworks on tour, the doner kebab, and Tolkien’s source of inspiration.
LifestyleJuly 16, 202126:05 min
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Tolkien’s inspiration for Middle-earth

J.R.R. Tolkien’s "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" are fantasy masterpieces.
LifestyleJuly 16, 202104:33 min
A still from the 1991 Soviet adaptation of "Lord of the Rings"

A Soviet-style 'Lord of the Rings'

A 30-year-old Russian film version of "The Lord of the Rings" has become a hit on YouTube.
CultureApril 8, 2021
Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten

Amazon to produce 'Lord of the Rings' TV series

Amazon has acquired global television rights to turn J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" into a television series.
FilmNovember 14, 2017
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J.R.R. Tolkien book published after 100 years

Tolkien fans now have something new to read: "Beren and Lúthien," which the author wrote a century ago.
CultureJune 1, 2017
Tolkien Weihnachtskarte

J.R.R. Tolkien - an unusual life

He created an entire universe, left an impressive oeuvre - and was one of the most successful authors of all time.
LiteratureJanuary 3, 2017

Oonagh - New Age Pop in Elvish

The name Oonagh is taken from a legendary Celtic queen of the fairies. The woman behind the persona, Senta-Sofia Delliponti, is from Germany. But she sings in Elvish, the fictitious language invented by "Lord of the Rings" creator J.R.R. Tolkien. Oonagh’s blend of fantasy and pop has been a big hit in Germany, with her debut album riding high in the charts.
MusicMarch 22, 201403:22 min
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Fan dies on 'Hobbit' mountain

A German fan of the new J.R.R. Tolkien movie The Hobbit has died attempting to ascend a mountain used on the hit film's New Zealand set.
December 29, 2012