J. R. R. Tolkien: Creator of Languages and Legends (Great Life Stories-Writers and Poets)

J. R. R. Tolkien is known all over the world for his creative works of fiction, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, but not everyone knows the story of the man behind these fantastical tales. Born in South Africa, Tolkien moved with his mother to the English countryside at the age of three, after the death of his father. Orphaned at the age of twelve, he spent much of his youth playing with words and exploring foreign languages. Tolkien spent much of his life studying and teaching languages and literature, and had a special interest in the northern European epics and sagas from medieval times. In part, these myths and legends inspired his fictional world of hobbits, elves, dragons, and orcs. More than thirty years after his death, his books continue to inspire and captivate readers of all agesDoris Lynch is the author of 'J. R. R. Tolkien: Creator of Languages and Legends (Great Life Stories-Writers and Poets)' with ISBN 9780531122532 and ISBN 0531122530.