Tolkien's Great War
J.R.R. Tolkien's experiences as a soldier in the First World War significantly shaped his literary works, particularly "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
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J.R.R. Tolkien's experiences as a soldier in the First World War significantly shaped his literary works, particularly "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
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J.R.R. Tolkien attended King Edward’s School in Birmingham, where his literary foundations were laid. "Tolkien's Great War," directed by Elliot Weaver and produced by Zander and Elliot Weaver, features insights from John Garth, author of "Tolkien and the Great War." The 33-minute documentary details how Tolkien's experiences as a soldier during the First World War influenced his writing, particularly in "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." It connects wartime events to themes present in his works.
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