Mythopoeic Awards
2 appearances
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Edition 11 (1981) Winner
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Edition 19 (1989) Winner
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
ジョン・ロナルド・ロイエル・トールキン
Jon Ronarudo Roi eru Tōrukin
Aliases:
J. R. R. Tolkien
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1892-01-03 （Bloemfontein）
- Died
- 1973-09-02 （Bournemouth） age 81
- Nationality
- British
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Roman Catholic Church Baptized in 1900 （Baptismal Name: Ronald）
- Residence History
- Bloemfontein (birth) → Sarehole, Birmingham → Oxford → Leeds → Bournemouth (later years)
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Academic, Philologist, Poet
- Active Years
- 1915-1973
- Affiliations
- Pembroke College, Oxford, Merton College, Oxford, Inklings
- Memberships
- Inklings
- Influenced By
- C. S. Lewis
- Influenced
- Father of modern fantasy literature
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter College, Oxford | Classics, later English Language and Literature | English Language and Literature | first-class honours | 1911-1915 | United Kingdom |
Exeter College, Oxford
Classics, later English Language and Literature
/ English Language and Literature
Degree:
first-class honours
Period:
1911-1915
Year of Graduation:
1915
Country:
United Kingdom
Changed from Classics to English
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) | — | — | British Monarchy | 受賞 |
| 1960 | Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (FRSL) | — | — | Royal Society of Literature | 受賞 |
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
1972
Organization:
British Monarchy
Result:
受賞
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (FRSL)
1960
Organization:
Royal Society of Literature
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Hobbit
1937 High fantasy 310 pagesBilbo Baggins finds a magic ring and goes on an adventure.
AdventureFriendshipCourage
Adaptations
- [Film] The Hobbit / Peter Jackson (2012)
Translations
- Japanese translation available
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- MythopoeiaDetailed world-buildingArchaic English
- Recurring Motifs
- RingsElvesDragons
Health
-
Trench fever1916Contracted during WWI, invalided home.
Legacy
Known as the father of modern fantasy literature.
Archives
- Bodleian Library
- Marquette University
In Popular Culture
- Numerous film and game adaptations.
Quotes
-
All stories have a beginning.
Source: The Lord of the Rings (1954)
Trivia
- Bitten by baboon spider as child, possibly inspired Shelob.