Tolkien, J.R.R.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishTolkien, J.R.R.J.R.R. TolkienTol‧kien, J.R.R. /ˈtɒlkiːn $ ˈtɑːl-/ (1892–1973) a British writer and university teacher, known for his novels for children (which are also popular with adults) about imaginary characters who live in a strange, magical world, especially The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings