J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" was the author's first fantasy novel set in the imaginary world of Middle-Earth. That book, along with its sequel "The Lord of the Rings," has left such an indelible mark ...

Lore is key to The Lord of the Rings, and decades ago, J.R.R. Tolkien confirmed that the most important lore is also the most prevalent.

With Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power having aired there has been a resurgence of interest in the vibrant fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien over a century ago. What many might not know is that ...

What is the secret of J.R.R. Tolkien's success with The Lord of the Rings? How did such a strange story, full of imaginary creatures such as hobbits, elves, ents and orcs, emerge as a powerful ...

Tolkien scholars embark on a quest for legitimacy in academe Colloquy Live: Read the transcript of a live, online discussion with Michael D.C. Drout, an associate professor of English at Wheaton ...

Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about literature that has gone on to find new life in the form of movies, television shows, theatrical productions and ...