On January 3, 1892, J.R.R. Tolkien, the renowned English writer and father of High Fantasy literature, was born. He is best known for his works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings.' Tolkien's birthday was commemorated with tributes and reflections on his literary contributions, original drawings for the first edition of 'The Hobbit,' and rare audio recordings of him reading from his books. Fans and admirers celebrated his birthday by sharing quotes, artwork admiration, and engaging in activities related to his works.
"Not all those who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien @LeonardoAi_ Motion https://t.co/DzIXx3oqAU
“He found himself wondering at times, especially in the autumn, about the wild lands, and visions of mountains that he had never seen came into his dream.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
Tolkien, born on this day in 1892, reads from The Lord of the Rings and sings "Sam's Rhyme of the Troll" in rare audio from his first encounter with a tape recorder https://t.co/W5ugsqCOaH
Mr. Bliss – on Tolkien's birthday, the little-known children's book he wrote, hand-lettered, and illustrated for his own kids https://t.co/taFgS32Rlh
Happy Birthday, J.R.R. Tolkien 1892 Thank you.
J.R.R. Tolkien was born on this date in 1892. That means it's a great day to watch Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' movies or least browse our spotlight on the trilogy's perfect shots: https://t.co/ruYADo7uNX https://t.co/SY6inRt3OB
happy birthday to tolkien! today is a great day to admire his artwork https://t.co/jHwKL4CMxf
“I have found that it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” J.R.R. Tolkien, born 3rd January 1892 https://t.co/UbF8IVruZ6
Happy birthday to J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the greatest English-language epic ever written. https://t.co/W8bN181rKq
When Tolkien, born on this day in 1892, saw a cassette recorder for the first time, he taped himself reading from "The Hobbit." Miraculously, the recording still survives and is absolutely delightful: https://t.co/lf7kMku7za
Good morning! John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born today in 1892 to British expats living in South Africa After serving in WWI, JRR became a professor at Oxford Univ. He’s most famous for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and is regarded as the father of High Fantasy literature https://t.co/dp2acsmKZA
Happy Birthday to JRR Tolkien. https://t.co/NO8kUE1pTC
Tolkien, born on this day in 1892, on the psychology of fantasy and why there is no such thing as writing "for children" https://t.co/fnBQAIKMPr
happy bday English writer J.R.R. Tolkien, b.1892. “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” “It is useless to meet revenge with revenge; it will heal nothing.” "Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate."
On Tolkien's birthday, his forgotten original drawings for the first edition of The Hobbit https://t.co/lhaCnp8O2i
Goals: J.R.R. Tolkien Vintage The Hobbit First Edition, First Printing, 1937. https://t.co/FIo3kzujjs