January 3rd is the birthday of fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien! Tolkien inspired almost every famous fantasy writer, as well as countless children and adults who love his stories.
It is no secret nor surprise that J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and J.K. Rowling are three of fantasy's best-loved writers. Rowling has openly expressed her admiration of Tolkien and lists him as one of her inspirations. Many elements of Tolkien can be found tucked away as little surprises in her own novels. C.S. Lewis was one of Tolkien's best friends, and they were members of the famous literary circle "The Inklings."
The Tolkien Society offers a beautiful biography and information here: http://www.tolkiensociety.org/tolkien/biography.html
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, J.R.R.!!!!!!!
January 3rd
Rowling is an interesting writer...one can watch her develop and mature as the Harry Potter series progresses. Or has her pocket book thickens. Although I am not sure I would include her and Tolkein in the same sentence.
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ReplyDeleteIt isn't that we're comparing them, but that Tolkien was an inspiration to her - and she definately is one of the better fantasy writers to lately emerge. It's fascinating to track sources of inspiration, and Tolkien has definately been an inspiration to many. Rowling, to her credit, now donates most of her profits to children's charities. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment; it's appreciated!