UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE SONORA

PROJECT
ENGLISH 4
TEACHER: DIANA AGUILERA
TEAM:
GERARDO AMAYA
DEAN MARTINEZ
BRAYAN IBARRA
BRAYAN CASIMIRO
J. R. R. Tolkien
 Why is this author famous?
Innovative World-
Building
Tolkien's Middle-earth is one
of the most fully realized and
detailed fantasy worlds ever
created.
Creation of Narrative Depth and
Languages Complexity
As a philologist, Tolkien's expertise in Tolkien's stories are not just
languages allowed him to construct adventures but also incorporate
several complete languages, most notably themes of heroism, sacrifice, the
the Elvish languages of Quenya and
struggle against evil, and the impact
Sindarin.
of power and corruption.
Names of popular books
• The Hobbit (1937) -

• The Lord of the Rings

 WHAT KIND OF
LITERATURE DID HE
WRITE?

Tolkien wrote primarily in the genre of

high fantasy, characterized by a detailed
secondary world with its own geography,
history, languages, and cultures. His
literature often centers around epic tales of
heroism, complex quests, and the battle
between good and evil.
 Have any of the author's books become TV
shows or movies?
Tolkien's Middle-earth is one of the most
fully realized and detailed fantasy worlds
ever created.

The Hobbit Film Trilogy (2012-2014): Also

directed by Peter Jackson, this series serves
as a prequel to "The Lord of the Rings"
trilogy and is based on Tolkien’s novel "The
Hobbit".
BIOGRAPH
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, born on January 3, 1892, in

YBloemfontein, South Africa, was a renowned English writer,

philologist, and professor at Oxford University. Best known
for creating the elaborate world of Middle-earth in The Hobbit
and The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien's works meld richly
constructed languages with deep mythological roots,
profoundly shaping the fantasy genre. His storytelling
combines epic narratives with enduring themes of good versus
evil. His legacy extends beyond literature into film and
culture globally. Tolkien passed away on September 2, 1973,
but his influence on literature and popular culture continues to
endure and grow.