J.R.R. Tolkien, the writer behind the most captivating imaginary worlds

Meet the discreet yet brilliant linguistics professor, devoted family man, and above all, a man with an incredibly wild literary imagination. He became the creator of one of the millennium's masterpieces, captivating millions of readers worldwide. His name: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. From the man behind the work to the ingenious inventor, discover his True Story! A Challenging Yet Happy Childhood On January 3, 1892, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, better known by his pen name J.R.R. Tolkien, came into the world. He spent the first three years of his life in South Africa. However, the harsh climate proved detrimental to his health. Consequently, his mother, Mabel, made the decision to return to England, bringing along her two sons, Ronald and his younger brother, Hilary. Tragically, young Tolkien would never see his father again, as he succumbed to a hemorrhage in South Africa, never having the opportunity to reunite with his family in Great Britain. Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Hélène Vézier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices