J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien, born in 1892 and passing in 1973, was an English writer, poet, and academic, most famous for his high fantasy works "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. These seminal works have not only achieved critical acclaim but also influenced a wide range of modern fantasy writers and have been adapted into successful film series. Besides his literary accomplishments, Tolkien was a respected professor at Oxford University, contributing significantly to the field of Anglo-Saxon studies.