Best known as J.R.R. Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer, poet, and university professor, famous for The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He was a close friend of C.S. Lewis, as they were both members of a literary discussion group. He was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Pembroke College, Oxford, from 1925 to 1945, and professor of English Language and Literature at Merton College, Oxford, from 1945 to 1959. He died in September of 1973.
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Several categories of information about the author and scholar, J.R.R. Tolkien, are presented, along with character biographies from his works, as well as the poems and songs that are included there.
http://arwen-undomiel.com/
A chronology of Tolkien's life, as well as an overview of his poetry and prose, as well as movies that have been made from his works, an online discussion forum, chat room, and membership policies.
http://www.lord-of-the-rings.org/
J.R.R. Tolkien literature is discussed with a variety of resources, including online forums, trivia, polls, journals, blogs, movie news, and role playing games.
http://www.planet-tolkien.com/
Founded in 1999, the site focuses on the films that have been made from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, and offers information and insights into already released movies, upcoming productions, events, fan gatherings, and new publications.
http://www.theonering.net/
Owned and operated by an avid collector of Tolkien's works, the site began as a bibliographical site, and it includes this content, as well as information about collecting Tolkien books, articles and reviews, news, and an online shopping area.
http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/
Maintained by HarperCollins, J.R.R. Tolkien's official publisher, the online bookstore offers signed and deluxe editions of his books, along with a selection of similar works by other authors. A book catalog is featured, along with its terms of use, privacy policies, and legal notices.
http://www.tolkien.co.uk/
Featuring a catalog of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as offering a selection of articles on various subjects related to Tolkien studies, including his invented languages and alphabets.
http://www.tolkienestate.com/
Using a wiki format, the J.R.R. Tolkien resource allows readers to edit or add to its content, which includes, not only Tolkien's written works but others that have been adapted from his work, such as games, images, music and movies.
http://www.tolkiengateway.net/
Focusing on the poetry, short stories, and novels of the author and poet, J.R.R. Tolkien, a biographical sketch, reviews and synopses of his works are featured, along with a discussion of those that have been made into movies. A blog and suggested readings are included.
http://www.tolkien-online.com/
The organization is registered in the United Kingdom as an educational charity, and its purpose is to promote interest in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. An overview of the author and his works, a schedule of events, and membership information are put forward.
http://www.tolkiensociety.org/
