tolkien

Thân thiện

J.R.R. Tolkien wrote many beloved fantasy books.

Definition

Proper noun * J.R.R. Tolkien: A British author, poet, and philologist, best known for his high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He was a professor at the University of Oxford and is considered a major figure in 20th-century literature.

Usage

The word "Tolkien" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the person, J.R.R. Tolkien. * Tolkien created an entire mythology for his fictional world of Middle-earth. * Many modern fantasy authors cite Tolkien as their primary influence. * The Tolkien Society is dedicated to promoting the study and appreciation of his works.

Advanced Usage

• Tolkienesque (adjective): Used to describe something that has the qualities or style characteristic of J.R.R. Tolkien's writings, especially involving detailed, ancient-feeling fantasy worlds, languages, and epic themes.
  • The novel's intricate maps and invented languages gave it a distinctly Tolkienesque feel.

Variants and Related Words

• Tolkienian (adjective): A less common variant synonymous with "Tolkienesque," relating to or characteristic of Tolkien or his works.

Synonyms

• J.R.R. Tolkien
• John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (full name)

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Middle-earth: The fictional continent where much of Tolkien's legendarium is set.
• The Legendarium: A term often used by scholars and fans to refer to the entire body of Tolkien's interconnected mythic writings about his fictional world.

Học thuật

Noun

1. British philologist and writer of fantasies (born in South Africa) (1892-1973)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Tolkien
• J.R.R. Tolkien
• John Ronald Reuel Tolkien