I love The Lord of The Rings. I cannot state this fact enough. While there are many works of fiction that have a special place in my heart, nothing has had as much of an influence on my life as Tolkien’s epic. When discussing the various works of fantasy out there, from Skyrim to Narnia, I’ll often refer to this tale of Hobbits and evil jewelry as “the ultimate myth.” Meanwhile, Peter Jackson’s cinematic adaptations are undoubtedly my favorite film trilogy of all time. But what’s every bit as fascinating about Middle-Earth is the creator of that universe.
