J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" was the author's first fantasy novel set in the imaginary world of Middle-Earth. That book, along with its sequel "The Lord of the Rings," has left such an indelible mark ...

Tolkien scholars embark on a quest for legitimacy in academe Colloquy Live: Read the transcript of a live, online discussion with Michael D.C. Drout, an associate professor of English at Wheaton ...

With Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power having aired there has been a resurgence of interest in the vibrant fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien over a century ago. What many might not know is that ...

What is the secret of J.R.R. Tolkien's success with The Lord of the Rings? How did such a strange story, full of imaginary creatures such as hobbits, elves, ents and orcs, emerge as a powerful ...