January 3, 1892

Although I was a huge J.R.R. Tolkien fan in my youth, neither of my kids has read his books. Maybe the release of the first “Lord of the Rings” movie will inspire them (and countless others) to explore the magical world of Middle Earth found in his books. Whether you’re a fan of the books, the movie or both, I found the following sites worthwhile.

J.R.R. Tolkien in Oxford
British author and Oxford professor J. R. R. Tolkien wrote “The Hobbit” in 1937. The three-volume sequel “The Lord of the Rings,” which weaves a tale of good against evil in imaginary Middle Earth, was written between 1954 and 1955. This fan site is an excellent Tolkien resource, with a special focus on his tenure at Oxford University as both a student and a professor. Highlights are the Tolkien biography, timeline, Hobbit maps, Tolkien Alphabet, five quizzes and a printable crossword.

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