J. R. R. Tolkien was a writer, philologist, and professor of literature and Anglo-Saxon at the University of Oxford. His body of work includes a large collection of stories, poems, invented languages, and essays dealing with the fantasy world of Middle-Earth. The Lord of the Rings series and The Hobbit are part of this collection, and their immense, enduring popularity has led many to name Tolkien the father of high fantasy.
Readers who enjoy epic fantasy and intricate world-building
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's writing style and storytelling
Those who appreciate complex characters and moral dilemmas