J. R. R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was a United Kingdom linguist, poet and university teacher.

Also recorded as John Tolkien; J.R.R Tolkien; John R. R. Tolkien.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Inklings. Work is classified under fantasy, children's literature and translation. Places of work recorded in the authority include Oxford. Works named in the authority record include The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and Tree and Leaf. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

English writer and philologist (1892–1973)

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“J. R. R. Tolkien”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q892: J. R. R. Tolkien
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