Video: The Idea that Inspired The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Today is the anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien’s birthday in 1892. Watch this video to learn what inspired the creation of his iconic novel The Hobbit.

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Today is the anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday in 1892. Watch the video below to learn what inspired the creation of his iconic novel The Hobbit.

Words by Celia Johnson. Video by Writer's Digest.

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