The opposing religious and world views of authors Frank Herbert and J.R.R. Tolkien are likely why Tolkien didn't like Dune.

J.R.R. Tolkien shaped fantasy literature forever. From epic quests to tragic legends, here are 8 essential reads every true fan shouldn't miss., Features News - Times Now ...

J.R.R. Tolkien is easily one of the greatest writers in history, perhaps the greatest fantasy writer of all time. The history he created spans literally thousands of years, with layers and layers ...

While Tolkien’s works are seen as the foundation of modern fantasy, it’s important to remember that it all began with a ...

These are good questions to which J. R. R. Tolkien hints at an answer when he says that “The Lord of the Rings is, of course, a fundamentally religious and Catholic work.” How can this be?

Peter Jackson also made at least a few changes to The Lord of the Rings stories. One of them was related to Samwise Gamgee, the brave companion to Frodo Baggins. Unlike Frodo, Sam did not get to do ...

But just as the Ring bends its bearer to its will, these instruments of big government warp their purpose, eroding the very ...

The real Gamgee actually contacted J.R.R. Tolkien upon learning of the fictitious Hobbit played by Sean Astin, who shared his name. The author replied in “letter 184” chronicled in the book ...

As a teen, authors C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien opened up worlds for me that were both fantastic and faith-filled. I wouldn’t come to understand the deeper Catholic motifs in The Lord of the ...

As of March 25, I've celebrated J.R.R. Tolkien Reading Day for nearly two decades. I've always been a Tolkien nerd, and I use the pseudo-holiday to reflect on my fanaticism for the Tolkien world.