Top 10 Epic Facts About J.R.R. Tolkien
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Nick Roffey
Tolkien's life was just as epic as his prose. Today we are looking at the most interesting facts about J.R.R. Tolkien's life. The author of The Lord of the Rings lead a very interesting life, from fighting in World War 1 to his friendship with C.S. Lewis. Join WatchMojo as we count down the most fascinating facts about J.R.R. Tolkien. Let us know in the comments which of these facts surprised you the most!
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- #10: He Was the Life of the Party . . . & the Lecture
- #9: He Was a Terror on the Road
- #8: He Wanted to Create a New Mythology for England
- #7: He Was Obsessed with Detail
- #6: He Was One of the Legendary Inklings
- #5: He Was Friends with C. S. Lewis
- #4: He's One of the Most Read Authors of All Time
- #3: He Made Up Languages for Kicks
- #2: He Fought in World War I
- #1: He Had an Epic Love Story
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