J.R.R. Tolkien was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor who is best known for his fantasy novel series The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien was a major scholar of the English language, specializing in Old and Middle English. He also wrote a number of other works, including The Hobbit and The Silmarillion. Here is a list of his books in order:
1. The Hobbit (1937): This beloved children’s classic was the first of Tolkien’s works to be published. It tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who embarks on an epic adventure.
2. The Fellowship of the Ring (1954): The first book of The Lord of the Rings series, this novel follows Frodo Baggins and his group of companions as they set out on a quest to destroy the One Ring.
3. The Two Towers (1954): The second book of The Lord of the Rings series, this novel continues the story of Frodo and his companions as they battle the forces of Sauron in Middle-earth.
4. The Return of the King (1955): The third book of The Lord of the Rings series, this novel brings the epic story to its conclusion as Frodo and his companions battle to save Middle-earth from the forces of Sauron.
5. The Silmarillion (1977): This collection of mythopoeic stories tells the history of the creation of Middle-earth and the events that followed.
6. Unfinished Tales (1980): This collection of stories and essays reveals more of the history and lore of Middle-earth.
7. The Children of Húrin (2007): This novel tells the tragic story of Túrin, a man cursed by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord.
8. The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún (2009): This collection of poems tells the story of Sigurd and Gudrún, two heroes of the Elder Edda.